Turbo death

[almsterling]

So my turbo has finally bit the dust and i would.like to know what is the most economical price turbo upgrade i could buy right now. I am currently running Stage 3 set up no engine internals

[Bludypoo]

It depends what your long term goals are. BNRs3 or new Corksport turbo is great if you never plan to go built engine. GTX3071r is great if you plan to go built engine in the future but you're not going to go too crazy power wise

[WAMBUSHHHH!]

All depends on your plans for the car and power goals.

Used k04s come up here and there so if the stock route in the way you want to go, that will probably be easiest and cheapest way to go. You also won't need any additional hardware (3bar, ebcs, etc)

I assume since you're looking for the most economical, engine build is probably out of the question. If you're looking to stay on the stock block, the big go tos are the BNR S3, GT28 series and CS just released their turbo. They can get you anywhere from the low 300HP to near 400HP with the right tuning, alternative fueling, meth, etc. But again, that starts to get pricey quickly.

There are ton of different options though. Click here for a good thread that should help So like I said, it really all comes down to what you want out of the car and how much you want to spend getting there.

[maisonvi]

What is stage 3?

[CWP_MS3]

I wouldn't bother with a BNR s3 or any larger turbo unless you're going to get meth. Cost vs used k04 is not worth it IMO.

With meth, definitely a BNR can be a nasty little setup.

[WhiTe_JeZebel]

Sorry to hear about your turbo. I was just in your position 2-3 weeks ago. I readily thought to recommend just a good used K04 since you said economical. That of course is going to be the cheapest route but since you said, upgrade, as mentioned, the BNR S3 or corksport look like great options for you.

Another option just to throw out there is to buy a new cartridge for your turbo. You can buy one off of rockauto.com for a good price and it's a quality piece. That way you replace and pretty much have a brand new turbo for less than $300 bucks.

[almsterling]

Stage 3 bolt on hpfp, fmic, downpipe,cpe inlet pipe, AP.
As for engine no i dont plan to go build motor for now so bnr, cs, gtx are my best bet but what about a t3/t4 and welding on or flang to it from my damaged turbo?

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by almsterling Stage 3 bolt on hpfp, fmic, downpipe,cpe inlet pipe, AP. As for engine no i dont plan to go build motor for now so bnr, cs, gtx are my best bet but what about a t3/t4 and welding on or flang to it from my damaged turbo?

Your going outside of "budget when you talk welding flanges. Just get a BNR or CS and when you get a few more mods and a tune be happy with 350whp

Originally Posted by almsterling Oh and whats the difference with our k04 and and vw and audi k04

Tons.

[almsterling]

Oh and whats the difference with our k04 and and vw and audi k04

[almsterling]

Sorry stupid me the flang on both side are different

Okay i understand what your getting at @maisonvi

[almsterling]

Where can i buy the turbo installation kit thats the turbo gasket, downpipe, oil line , and washer not looking shipping looking a place to just go and buy

[Raider]

Edgeautosport.

Oh, like walk in and buy? Move to Denver and go by Edgeautosport.

Or for stock shit, same place or walk into your local dealer, grab ankles, and pray there is no sand in the lube.

[nas711]

Dude get the corksport or BNR s2/3 or even s1 . All are pretty much drop in, same price or less than a brand new k04 and make more power IF you want them to.

Why would you replace with inferior if the same price or less?

[Raider]

So true. And Corksport comes with everything you need. I recommend a good EBCS upgrade too. Then get a. Tune (Need one with a basemap before turbo anyways). Cannot go wrong.