Turbo Technics S280

[TyphoonFiST]

it was not an incorrect claim I can call it whatever I fricken want. You just get all wound up about it and face it you do or you would not be responding everytime. Like I said before give it a rest I will just keep winding you up and punting it. [emoji38]

I think its the other way around there Brodiglio!

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[D1JL]

 

[dhminer]

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Most tender horse meat out there after all the beating it's taken. Pretty sure the burger I was served in Zermatt was horse. Don't recommend. Tasted horrible.

 

[oldedub]

Not that I personally give a rat's ass, but I think that it would be helpful for people new to the platform to know that the S280 is a hybrid based around K04 components and bespoke housings, and is not based on the stock KP39.

The KP39 punched out with bigger wheels, which is usually referred to as a hybrid here, is not quite the same animal.

 

[AzNightmare]

Unless there is a definitive reason between defining a hybrid vs a big turbo (or simply non-hybrid turbo), such as construction is different, method to make power is different, different technology, etc.
We're just using terminologies based on preference.

I'm not sure what criteria Turbo Technics used to label the S280 as a hybrid turbocharger. How does it differ from a non-hybrid turbocharger?

If it merely comes down to preference, then in the context of this FiST platform at the very least, it's been universally understood that a hybrid is just a stock kp39 modified like it's on steroids.
Anything else that doesn't rely on the stock kp39 is a new (big) turbo.

For people that are either new to this platform or new to turbo upgrading, understanding there is a distinct difference in characteristics between a hybrid and a big turbo is valuable. And it helps to preserve the simplicity of:
hybrid = stock turbo, quick spooling , less top end power, lower power ceiling, runs hotter, absolute direct bolt on, etc.
big turbo = completely new turbo, slower spooling, more top end power, higher power ceiling, runs cooler, might require slight or a lot of modification, etc.

Maybe there is some overlap, cause the S280 is small and shares some "hybrid" characteristics. That was the selling point for me, but I also understand it's technically a different turbo altogether, which is also the selling point for me. In this context, I wouldn't want people to get mixed up calling the S280 a hybrid like it's a X47. Because the characteristics are different.

 

[TemecFist]

I payed 3.99 for e85 in WA. So paying for 92 and not having to fuel up at 1 of the 7 in our state is fine by me! Although i sure do miss the torque surge from e40

Do you happen to remember where those E85 stations were at in Washington?

 

[subzerospeed]

Do you happen to remember where those E85 stations were at in Washington?

the one i frequent is in marysville/smokey point. Afaik the others are down south, federal way and vanvouver wa

 

[MagnetiseST]

Its based on a K04 frame like @oldedub says, therefore I believe it IS a "hybrid turbo". However it is NOT a "hybrid FiST turbo". It has bespoke compressor and exhaust housings designed specifically for this application, it requires a special hot-side pipe since the compressor housing / outlet is substantially different than the factory one. It does not use the OEM style inlet elbow or three bolt pattern, the only "OEM" part it retains is the exhaust housing design (since its not an OE exhaust housing modified for use with this turbo). That being said, it is closer to a "big turbo" than it is a hybrid like Whoosh, Pumaspeed, or a C39.

 

[flbchbm]

the one i frequent is in marysville/smokey point. Afaik the others are down south, federal way and vanvouver wa

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[TemecFist]

the one i frequent is in marysville/smokey point. Afaik the others are down south, federal way and vanvouver wa

Fantastic. Thanks! I haven't been able to find one, I'll have to check out down on Federal Way

 

[dhminer]

Has anyone found a turbo blanket that fits the S280 well?

 

[MagnetiseST]

Found the exhaust wheel in the exhaust pipe today

 

[dhminer]

Found the exhaust wheel in the exhaust pipe today

How far down the pipe did it make it, and what does it look like? Need a pic!

 

[MagnetiseST]

Well we have a 2J side exit on the car. It was conveniently sitting where an extendable magnet could pull it out, but I only found that out after I dropped the middle section lol.

 

[TheAntiEggroll]

Got my order from tune plus today... Just thr actuator... No turbo [emoji24]

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[TyphoonFiST]

Has anyone found a turbo blanket that fits the S280 well?

Don't need that junk....get it ceramic coated*

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[subzerospeed]

Well we have a 2J side exit on the car. It was conveniently sitting where an extendable magnet could pull it out, but I only found that out after I dropped the middle section lol.

Is this from the turbo failure reported about last week? Or is this a new “issue”. Either way, good god…

 

[Dpro]

Is this from the turbo failure reported about last week? Or is this a new “issue”. Either way, good god…

Its from the Turbo failure reported last week.

 

[MagnetiseST]

We still have yet to send it back to TT. Apparently there was a batch of turbos recently with some questionable QC, so they do want the unit back to inspect, but they were tight lipped on any sort of warranty replacement.

 

[subzerospeed]

We still have yet to send it back to TT. Apparently there was a batch of turbos recently with some questionable QC, so they do want the unit back to inspect, but they were tight lipped on any sort of warranty replacement.

😳 isnt that awesome news.