Anyone running PT61 w/o Converter?

[F8L WS6]

Since I had to take out my gas tank on my 89 TTA (somebody used rubber silicon to seal the filler neck to the tank) I figured I might as well do some other things to it while it was out of commission. I pulled the turbo out already and figured i'd do an upgrade.

I wanted to get the PT 61 since I don't think you can beat that for only 675 bucks. But the problem is I won't have the money for the converter/new chip until next month. Would it be possible to drive it with this turbo with the stock converter?

I will probably be bringing it to a shop to swap the converter out anyway and i'll have to drive it there.

Thanks alot in advance for any help!

 

[JZ 97 SS 1500]

The simple answer is yes you can drive it with the PT61, but it will not be the ideal setup for spooling. You will need a convertor for it to get it spooled hard at the line.

Jose

 

[F8L WS6]

Thanks for the reply. I'm new to the turbo gig so I wanted to be sure.

Spool up time won't bother me as long as it won't cause any trouble just getting the car around. I can't wait to get the converter and chip for it for sure.

And I gotta say you got one badass car collection there.

 

[jetmech]

i Have the stock converter and that same turbo. My best 60ft the other day was 2.03 and can only get about 5-6 psi of boost. but on the stock turbo i was able to get a 1.77 60ft on 11-12# launches.