Garrett GT turbo ?

[Mac]

Guys,

What is the big advantage with the new Garrett GT turbos? From what I understand the exhaust wheel is lighter which allows for quicker spool up. There is not a whole of information on Garrett's or Precisions's websites. I also searched the net and found very little info.

Here is a picture I took of GT-61 (top) compared to a TE-61 (bottom). The differences are obvious; amount of blades, thickness, slope, etc.
http://www.immautospecialties.com/parts/Images/GT61vsTE61.jpg

 

[10SECONDVSIX]

The Big Deal is that the Center Section is a Billet Unit, and the Exhaust Wheel is a Stainless Steel Unit. This is what I heard.
They are available from PTE and John Craig. Certain Models Only.
I belive they start at $1,500

Joe

 

[jetmech]

From the club meeting we had a couple months ago at precions facilty this is what i gained. More effecient, less stall converter needed, will make more hp, and the offer it in a true duel ball bearing or standard. Example is if a ta49 makes lets say 400 hp max an equivilent gt turbo might make 450 and need less converter to spool it. From the looks of it i cant wait till someone on the board gets one and tests it out. These wheels are made by garrett and will be put into precisions housings or garretts.Precisions will also offer your existing turbo to be upgraded to gt technology if offered in that size.

 

[twin 93 svt]

Its snowing out, But will tell as soon as spring breaks

 

[GSX-PKV]

I just had my motor rebuilt and heard about the turbos from the Chicagoland chapter's November meeting at PTE. I got a Precision 67 which is a new Garrett GT turbo, from Pete Barton at ANS who did the motor for me. I am still breaking the car in so I can't report on the turbo yet but it sure looks huge compared to my old TE34! It still fits under the stock style turbo cover. I should have enough miles in a couple weeks to test it out and I'll report back on the message board then. It's supposed to spool up fast for a large turbo and make more HP at lower boost. It's supposed to support up to 800hp. Paul

 

[blackbuick87]

Paul is that a 67mm turbo? What converter do you have?

 

[GSX-PKV]

I think it is 88mm 54 trim .72 A/R. I have a Precision 9 1/2" lockup converter. Paul

 

[Jeff Rand]

Does anyone know if these GT turbos can be rebuilt? I heard that they are not rebuildable.
Jeff

 

[Nick Micale]

John Craig does rebuild them and would think Precision also can do them.

 

[twin 93 svt]

Price is more in the line of $1,150

 

[twin 93 svt]

Paul seen your car at world of wheels, looked good!

 

[GSX-PKV]

$1,146 was the price to be exact. An early Valentine present to my car. Paul