Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Reliable Turbo

[EGaskamp]

As you can tell by my signiture, I'm going to be needing a turbo to cool things off and the extra power will be awesome too. What do y'all think about the HX-40? Is it reliable enough to be an everyday driver, keep things cool enough, and give me power that I need to be in the 450-500hp range? I've heard horror stories about the HX-40 shaft snapping a lot. What turbo would be best for what I'm looking for? Thanks



Eric

 

[GO 4LO]

JR's hybrid 55, a full B1, or and HTB2 would all fit the bill, I'd think.

Chris

 

[Jason_K]

Anyone have any info on JR's hybrid 55?

 

[Got Smoke?]

You just missed out on a Group Purchase for a Shwitzer Turbo JR is offering.



Its said to support 425-475HP with little to no EGT concern, and the price you will find is MUCH friendlier than that of a B1. Give him a call, the #'s in my sig. Oo.

 

[Jason_K]

That's not the 55 I thought? What about the 500 range? Anyone have the 55?

 

[GO 4LO]

The 55 is supposed to outflow a B1 on the top end with slightly faster spoolup. It uses an HX40 downpipe. This is the turbo I'm going to be getting. Give JR a call for pricing and such...

Chris

 

[2broke2smoke]

yeah i've got one



best turbo i've been around



drive it all day on the injectors



it'll make 28 psi on just the injectors



won't smoke at all if i try ... smoke all day long if you get too close



this is my daily driver 20k+ last year



give JR a call

 

[GO 4LO]

Which one do you have - the 2. 5?

Chris