FTW-k04R vs ZFR In need of turbo swap!!
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FTW-k04R vs ZFR In need of turbo swap!!
I've come to a conclusion that my turbo seals are shot and I am currently in the market for an upgraded bolt on replacement. I've stumbled upon two options. The popular ZFR which is obviously the most pricey one however power does come with it. And the k04R, which is basically a k04+ made by a company in Florida called Turbobay performance. Quick comparison. Both has similar spool times and both hold power to redline. I'll be able to push 350whp with the k04R and roughly 400whp with my current setup and the ZFR. However the ZFR costs roughly 1500$ more upfront and from what I heard isn't that reliable. Long story short, what's your guys opinions? Which would you purchase? I like to roll race, would drag it if I could get to the track, and also want to get into autoX. It is also my only daily driver. Thanks guys!
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For the cost the K04FTW is a great cheap upgrade and don't have to worry about breaking the trans. I run mine with no boost ramp. I'm interested in the 7163 for sure
The K04FTW is basically a cheap upgraded stock turbo can't compete with the ZFR unless you consider price. Full spool by 2800rpm nice top end but will never flow the same as the ZFR
The K04FTW is basically a cheap upgraded stock turbo can't compete with the ZFR unless you consider price. Full spool by 2800rpm nice top end but will never flow the same as the ZFR
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For the cost the K04FTW is a great cheap upgrade and don't have to worry about breaking the trans. I run mine with no boost ramp. I'm interested in the 7163 for sure The K04FTW is basically a cheap upgraded stock turbo can't compete with the ZFR unless you consider price. Full spool by 2800rpm nice top end but will never flow the same as the ZFR
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I was running more psi than matt had mine at 28psi until my Hahn intercooler split again everywhere. If you can wait a week I can send you a vid of a pull.
With the ZFR you have to worry about the trans the K04FTW is so smooth I think it will be alright I've beat a lot of fast cars so far with it too
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Yes there is a $150 core charge
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Sure happy I could help
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No its not. I guess we have to email Matt. But the sound of having a turbo more powerful than the stock k04 but less of a torque spike than a zfr has me very interested.
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i run basically the same tune as my friend that I tuned on the stock turbo I just run more boost and timing (I have meth) I don't use a boost ramp at all very smooth power delivery
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