my turbo is going bad and i am looking for a stock upgrade where the shield will still cover the turbo. i am looking for a decent one, not to small not to big. i found a site with different charts but i do not remember it, i need some suggestions on which is best for the car(all stock) and any sites would be most helpful.
thanks for the help, chad
You might find http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/pictureguides/turboguide/turbos.html to be a good starting point. A TA49 or TE44 is an excellent upgrade over stock for an otherwise stock car, and either will fit under the stock shield.
Ditto Scott's comments on the TA-49. I recently installed one on my car (stock engine and I/C), and I love it. Spools almost as fast as the stock turbo, and has much more power potential. My friend and I went out a "played" a little bit with our cars (my GN and his Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo), and he was really surprised at how fast my turbo would spool-up when I hit it.
Just my $0.02...
Mike
reading the an atr article, i was told whenever a new turbo is installed(new or rebuilt) th oil hose sholud be changed, is this true?
thanks chad
I certainly don't think its necessary if you know your oiling system and this line is in good shape. It won't hurt to change it, but its certainly not a requirement and I wouldn't consider it a 'maintenance item' along the lines of a belt or oil filter.
TA-49 is the best stock replacement turbo 4 ur Buick. Cause its a good street turbo 2 and it gives u more power over stock. If ur not really at the strip then go 49 4 sure. On my car i got a 62 so its more of a mixt of street-strip but frequently strip. TA-49 is a very good choice.
ANYONE KNOW IF THE T44 OR T49 WILL
PASS THE CALIFORNIA SMOG VISUAL?
WHATS THE DIFFERANCE FROM TE AND TA?
The TE series turbos have the inlet bell integrated into the compressor housing and do not appear stock. The TA series use the bolt-on bell and appear stock.
I don't have any experience with the California test, but I would think a TA series turbo should pass visuals.
THANKS FOR THE INFO SCOTT
Only problem might be breather line from right valve cover to turbo inlet. OE turbo has nipple for vent line. Valve covers have to be sealed (no breather filters). Will OE inlet bolt to TA49??? Might be an option to pass visual.