Turbos
08-02-2012, 11:54 AM
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Turbos
Does anyone know what turbos are comparable to a gt3071rs and a gt3076r i wanna look outside of garrett and im not having any luck finding comparable turbos
08-02-2012, 10:41 PM
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The most comparable would be the PTE 5558 or the 5557 (discontinued) like mentioned above. I would strongly suggest staying with Garrett, they have a much more reliable CHRA and will last for ever, the price tag is alot more, but you get what you pay for 
The PTE units make amazing power, but its not so fun when they become a paper weight....
The PTE units make amazing power, but its not so fun when they become a paper weight....
08-03-2012, 05:10 PM
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yea thats what i was thinking i called presicion and they said the 5530 is the most comparable unit they sale and its 1500 eeff the a new gt3076 is only 1200
08-04-2012, 03:07 AM
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i think Percision has made a big name for themselves especially with their new line of turbo i just brought a 5857 when i originally was goin to get a garrett GTX, longevity wise garrett has been dominating but things change....think its all in the OP's goals though.
08-04-2012, 03:27 AM
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The most comparable would be the PTE 5558 or the 5557 (discontinued) like mentioned above. I would strongly suggest staying with Garrett, they have a much more reliable CHRA and will last for ever, the price tag is alot more, but you get what you pay for The PTE units make amazing power, but its not so fun when they become a paper weight....
The PTE units make amazing power, but its not so fun when they become a paper weight....
08-07-2012, 02:30 PM
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Thats more than likely because PTE gives them the best discount and or the most backing..... Im not saying that PTE is a bad turbo, im just saying that there is much more reliable units out there....
08-17-2012, 09:02 AM
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08-18-2012, 03:10 PM
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5857 isn't internal wastegated, i got mine in the mail few days ago and cant wait to get my motor sent to zzp and hav that baby put on...still thinking of upgrading it though but your goals for spool and power will better bring you to a good turbo choice though. i dnt mind a later spool dnt need to keep buying tires since i want a highway monster.
09-05-2012, 10:25 AM
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Quite frankly, other than cost, why consider another brand? Garrett is OE and one of the best having dealt, installed and used just about every turbo manufacturer over the past 10 years.
09-06-2012, 10:05 AM
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Is the s256ext internal or external wastegate. The only reason i would go with a diff turbo is price and maybe to try out another brand. I just wanted to see my options. Im not complaining I made 315 on 11lbs and 91 so im going to turn it up and see. The only problem is i have shaft play and its a JB so it needs replaced soon.