te44 or t49

[1st.turbo.car]

New to turbo buicks I have a 85 gn I'm in the process of conv over to a 87 gn motor with trw forged pistons erson cam and lifters hasting rings an other goodies and rebuilt heads I have a 2800 dynamic converter the best turbo for that converter would be the t49 or the te44 not sure some suggestions?

 

[maxcom]

from what I've read you may want to consider a 5857 also, good luck

 

[boostfreak]

They seem to be essentially the same. The te44 flows a bit better but not enough to make a big difference. The ta49 appears stock looking so that may be something to consider if that's important to you. They're both good turbos for the street.

 

[1st.turbo.car]

5857 will it give more h.p or top end not sure thanks for all the info

 

[coach]

If your tranny can take it, throw a 6057 or 6262 on it. They all need around a 2800 stall. Then you wont run out of turbo and can add other items later. If the tranny is stock, get it some help.

Coach

 

[bison]

49 or a 44 is a good choice for a stock headed engine with a 12" converter. Best bang for the $ turbos out there

 

[87bigcut]

Depends on your goals, but a TE44 with good supporting mods can be made to run very respectable times. How quick would you like your car to be?

Joe

 

[phvrod]

Ive got a question maybe some one could answer.I have a 85 gn all stock and last year some crooks took her out for a joy ride.Now it smokes a little at start up.(valve seal i suspect )but i have a steady amount of white smoke when i rev up the engine.I havent really drove the car for years so i thought possibly there was a lot of moisture in the exaust so i drove around a bit and after an hour or so the exaust didnt seem to smoke but once i kicked in the turbo it started smoking again.Ive torn off the turbo,intake and next the heads.I figured ill start rebuilding it back but i want a better turbo but are there specific ones that fit hot air cars???

 

[ungrave]

White smoke usually indicates water/coolant. Sounds like you may have a blown head gasket. Is your radiator overflow tank full of coolant, but your radiator low?

 

[dr_frankenstein]

if its an 85 then a TA33 is the only bolt on available.

others can be had, if there of carbon seal and you dont mind modding and fabricating alot.

A.j.