I would agree. At least for now, it builds like a GT2560. Only.... This is a 400whp turbo and unlike the Garrett, this isn't an expensive turbo
I've been meaning disclose the full cost of this setup... $1,018.00 give or take...
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Volvo conversion project cost.
Manifold (free for me) $75
Wastegate $95 ( yes, I'm still using the China Tial ).
Wastegate dump $30
Volvo Downpipe flange $40 ( crazy !! )
V-band clamp for Downpipe $28
Oil feed line at local hose place $75
Oil return hose $10
Water line kit $35
Hot pipe coupler 90* $10
3" silicone coupler str8 $8
Inlet and misc piping materials $60
1.25" steel adaptor plate $12
Core turbo charger at local salvage yard $80
$200 turbocharger parts. Call it $300.
In the end, I should have bought an eBay BOV instead of the real Tial for $240 but I splurged.
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I think I sold my old cyborg setup off my car for $1,000. But I can't remember...
And let's not forget at any time I can stick a 6cm2 (.42) turbine housing on it, swap in a faster spooling 11-blade or faster spooling still 12-blade, and then even still swap the 400whp comp wheel out for a 360whp compressor wheel. I could also lower the compressor housing A/R by 1 or even 2 sizes smaller as well.
But that's why I chose the TD04HL. It's insanely flexible.
As far as the lag goes.... It would be really really nice if someone would built a stock hybrid with enough compressor wheel to make 300-320whp, yet retained 90% of the stock turbo response
Wait... Someone does. Me. For $1300.