# A couple turbo questions. **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 27, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821 "2009-09-27T20:16:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/1 "2009-09-27T20:16:09Z")
I picked up a spare engine for my car, and I’m looking at turboing it. The kids on the Scion board aren’t exactly the greatest sources of information, and I know next to nothing about this kind of stuff. Here goes: 1. GT2554R. Yes? No? All the manifolds I’ve seen have a T25 flange, and this looks like a good turbo for a 1.5L motor. I am not looking to make a ton of power; Minimal lag, daily drivability \> a few more psi. 2. Cast vs Tubular manifold. Cast is WAY cheaper. Is this because it’s garbage? No idea here. ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/2 "2009-09-27T20:18:27Z")
cast manifold is more reliable IMO for your application it should work fine. what does your motor rev to? you can even pick up a t 28 for upgrade will work on t 25 flange what are your goals? ---
**Author:** ![turbob16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/da6949/32.png) [@turbob16](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbob16)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/3 "2009-09-27T20:26:48Z")
Honestly best all around turbo I’ve seen is the evo3 16g the spool is great and you can make alot of power from them, plus there cheap as hell can find them anywhere I have like 5 at my shop, do a cast manifold tubular are nice but they crack alot and since the car sounds like your dd reliability is key ---
**Author:** ![BigMack\_Srt8](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigmack_srt8/32/6025_2.png) [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/4 "2009-09-27T20:31:58Z")
x2 on the evo3 16g. But you will want to go bigger eventually. 20g or 50trim is my reccomendation so you dont waste money on a smaller turbo first then upgrade it later. > **[ATP Turbo GT3076R Turbocharger Kit 2005-2009 Scion tC - External Wastegate](http://www.theboombopshop.com/ATP-GT3076R-05-09-Scion-tC-EWG-p/atp-stc-010-gt3076r.htm)** > > Manufacturer: ATP Turbo, Product: Turbocharger Kit, Make: Scion, Years: 2005-2009, Model: tC, Engine: 2AZ-FE (2.4L), Turbo information: GT3076R External Wastegate, Part Number: ATP-STC-010 ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/5 "2009-09-27T20:42:50Z")
If you cant find a GT28rs, then go GT2871r. Boom, done. ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/6 "2009-09-27T22:07:34Z")
> [@Well bolstered seats? Stockish? for 240z](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/well-bolstered-seats-stockish-for-240z/41125/25): > > what are your goals? i’d probably be happy with 120-130hp (at the wheels) and minimal lag. > [@BigMack\_Srt8"](#): > > x2 on the evo3 16g. But you will want to go bigger eventually. 20g or 50trim is my reccomendation so you dont waste money on a smaller turbo first then upgrade it later. > > [ATP Turbo GT3076R Turbocharger Kit 2005-2009 Scion tC - External Wastegate](http://www.theboombopshop.com/ATP-GT3076R-05-09-Scion-tC-EWG-p/atp-stc-010-gt3076r.htm) i’d need a second engine to spool that, wouldn’t i? i only have a 1.5L ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/7 "2009-09-28T04:43:45Z")
Just pm Quik! ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/8 "2009-09-28T04:59:21Z")
before you even think about slapping a turbo on, what are your options for engine management? ---
**Author:** ![BigMack\_Srt8](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigmack_srt8/32/6025_2.png) [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/9 "2009-09-28T05:11:18Z")
> [@The Prius outsold the Ford Focus 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-prius-outsold-the-ford-focus-2007/41190/6): > > i’d need a second engine to spool that, wouldn’t i? > > i only have a 1.5L Lol if your not looking for much more the gt28 is definately one of the best options. T25 is what comes stock on 2g dsms as well as a “ball bearing” version comes stock on s13 sr20’s i believe. I thought you had a tc and had the 2.4 my bad ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/10 "2009-09-28T06:22:31Z")
> [@Tires for Track Days/DE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/2): > > before you even think about slapping a turbo on, what are your options for engine management? x2 You wouldn’t believe all the guys clamoring on the Jeep boards about how great it would be to turbo the 4.0 straight 6 wondering why so few people have done it. What most of them don’t realize is that there are no good options for engine management, and that is why so few people have done it. If you can’t fuel it and tune it properly, you won’t be able to do much with the setup. ---
**Author:** ![steelcitysix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steelcitysix/32/5992_2.png) [@steelcitysix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steelcitysix)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/11 "2009-09-28T08:55:02Z")
Pizzas getting cold before they reach their destination?? ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/12 "2009-09-28T09:10:33Z")
> [@Tires for Track Days/DE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/2): > > before you even think about slapping a turbo on, what are your options for engine management? Can always go Megasquirt. ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/13 "2009-09-28T09:20:58Z")
> [@Tires for Track Days/DE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/2): > > before you even think about slapping a turbo on, what are your options for engine management? I’ve seen that the HKS FCON works. I don’t really know what my other options would be. > [@OFFICIAL: 2008 ELECTION THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-election-thread/41192/7): > > Pizzas getting cold before they reach their destination?? You’re getting pretty old… I want to make sure I can outrun your Hoverround when the time comes. ---
**Author:** ![spoolinsteve](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spoolinsteve/32/6026_2.png) [@spoolinsteve](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spoolinsteve)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/14 "2009-09-28T09:37:04Z")
I would never put an AFC style controller on my daily, its such a hack. Look into more options. See if someone can chip your ecu or reflash it somehow. Megasquirt is always an option, but when emissions time comes around, youre screwed. If they make AEM EMS for your car, the same thing applies. ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/15 "2009-09-28T10:01:05Z")
E more I look into this, the more I want to buy another (already fast) car and keep this as a DD. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/16 "2009-09-28T12:56:36Z")
greddy emanage wont work? ---
**Author:** ![DelfinAshley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/delfinashley/32/3401_2.png) [@DelfinAshley](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DelfinAshley)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-couple-turbo-questions/203821/17 "2012-06-30T03:25:05Z")
As far as getting it turbo ed is the question i would say it may lead to some problems like problems with engine such as hairline crack, car leak Well, fuel economy with a four cylinder turbo is just as bad as a large six.