Gt3071 best for my engine?
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Gt3071 best for my engine?
Hi all just want to know if a gt3071 turbo will work well with my spec and if i need anything else?
Spec is:
Full rebuild including all new group a gaskets, belts arp bolts etc.
New 0.5 forged oversized pistons with valve cutouts.
bd14 & bd8 Cams.
Double valve springs.
Siemens 55s.
Rs500 style 60mm intercooler.
Alloy rad.
Verniers.
Uprated fuel pump & loom.
4" mongoose pipe.
Will be getting it live mapped once back in the car.
What sort of power figures will i be looking at 400bhp+ and will it drive ok?
Spec is:
Full rebuild including all new group a gaskets, belts arp bolts etc.
New 0.5 forged oversized pistons with valve cutouts.
bd14 & bd8 Cams.
Double valve springs.
Siemens 55s.
Rs500 style 60mm intercooler.
Alloy rad.
Verniers.
Uprated fuel pump & loom.
4" mongoose pipe.
Will be getting it live mapped once back in the car.
What sort of power figures will i be looking at 400bhp+ and will it drive ok?
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First things first find the right tuner for you - then ask them as it's a near 500bhp turbo unit your looking at a decent engine build around a 200 block and long studded. I wouldn't use .5 at that power really.
Injectors are too small as well
Around that spec engine your looking at a Roller bearing T38 or maybe look in to what Borg warner turbo could supply that motor.
Find your tuner first though.
Injectors are too small as well
Around that spec engine your looking at a Roller bearing T38 or maybe look in to what Borg warner turbo could supply that motor.
Find your tuner first though.
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Ok Brammer cheers. Im finding it difficult to get it right at the minute as no matter who you talk to or what you read people seem to get differnet figures from different engines.
Im quite happy with the spec so far but wanna know if i should port the head and what turbo?
Also dont want to have much lag and to much power so i have to change diff, gearbox etc.
Will i see 400bhp with a RB T38?
Im quite happy with the spec so far but wanna know if i should port the head and what turbo?
Also dont want to have much lag and to much power so i have to change diff, gearbox etc.
Will i see 400bhp with a RB T38?
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Hello Mat. I do want it to drive nice, dont really want to be waiting for loads of boost then be up the nearest tree when it comes on LOL! What are T38s like?
Im not very clued up to much on this as years ago when we had them we didint have the money to do it properly so just turned the boost up
Im not very clued up to much on this as years ago when we had them we didint have the money to do it properly so just turned the boost up
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Hi all just want to know if a gt3071 turbo will work well with my spec and if i need anything else?
Spec is:
Full rebuild including all new group a gaskets, belts arp bolts etc.
New 0.5 forged oversized pistons with valve cutouts.
bd14 & bd8 Cams.
Double valve springs.
Siemens 55s.
Rs500 style 60mm intercooler.
Alloy rad.
Verniers.
Uprated fuel pump & loom.
4" mongoose pipe.
Will be getting it live mapped once back in the car.
What sort of power figures will i be looking at 400bhp+ and will it drive ok?
Spec is:
Full rebuild including all new group a gaskets, belts arp bolts etc.
New 0.5 forged oversized pistons with valve cutouts.
bd14 & bd8 Cams.
Double valve springs.
Siemens 55s.
Rs500 style 60mm intercooler.
Alloy rad.
Verniers.
Uprated fuel pump & loom.
4" mongoose pipe.
Will be getting it live mapped once back in the car.
What sort of power figures will i be looking at 400bhp+ and will it drive ok?
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If someone in your area with a t38 car and a gt30 car try and get a ride out .
Like brammer said you need to find a tuner as ecu / chip / live map all come into play .
The thing is alot of people love a t38 and people hate it .
I got told by one tuner t34 up to 400bhp then gt30 and don't use a t38 .
Another said t38 and 430bhp .
It's a mine field around 400bhp as I've found out .
Like brammer said you need to find a tuner as ecu / chip / live map all come into play .
The thing is alot of people love a t38 and people hate it .
I got told by one tuner t34 up to 400bhp then gt30 and don't use a t38 .
Another said t38 and 430bhp .
It's a mine field around 400bhp as I've found out .
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Your best bet is to pick who will map it and chat to them about what turbo to use!
Many people have different ideas as to what's best or what route to follow.
Different tuners have there own ways of doing things and there preferred bits to use
Many people have different ideas as to what's best or what route to follow.
Different tuners have there own ways of doing things and there preferred bits to use
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If someone in your area with a t38 car and a gt30 car try and get a ride out .
Like brammer said you need to find a tuner as ecu / chip / live map all come into play .
The thing is alot of people love a t38 and people hate it .
I got told by one tuner t34 up to 400bhp then gt30 and don't use a t38 .
Another said t38 and 430bhp .
It's a mine field around 400bhp as I've found out .
Like brammer said you need to find a tuner as ecu / chip / live map all come into play .
The thing is alot of people love a t38 and people hate it .
I got told by one tuner t34 up to 400bhp then gt30 and don't use a t38 .
Another said t38 and 430bhp .
It's a mine field around 400bhp as I've found out .
Same here I choose the wring the neck off a T34 for 400 .. Never set off for that tho just wanted low lag and punch .
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First things first find the right tuner for you - then ask them as it's a near 500bhp turbo unit your looking at a decent engine build around a 200 block and long studded. I wouldn't use .5 at that power really.
Injectors are too small as well
Around that spec engine your looking at a Roller bearing T38 or maybe look in to what Borg warner turbo could supply that motor.
Find your tuner first though.
Injectors are too small as well
Around that spec engine your looking at a Roller bearing T38 or maybe look in to what Borg warner turbo could supply that motor.
Find your tuner first though.
The bores can take 93mm although some have more material in the block than others so over 1mm you would then install liners.
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I spoke to one of the most reputable builders out there when i had plans for the new engine, a standard bore 200, long stud, virgin crank, and fully balanced was a must if building a proper engine to take a large turbo, big boost and for it to actually last.
My 3076 makes so much power high in the rev band i couldn't even imagine an engine spec the OP posted above to even make it through mapping never mind driving on the road hard.
IMO you speak to the best and see what they say, look at the best engines out there around this spec and see what they're running and which are producing the power and lasting.
As for the T38 i said that as the engine isn't up to anything other than this turbo pushing it, you can't throw a big blower on a weak engine simple.
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A 200 block is good for over 550hp and 500ftlb on a .5mm oversize after that I liner them and never seen a block problem on 550hp with bores.
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The only people I trust is Julian Godfrey and Mark Shead.
i've been around the cossie yb/pinto block since 1998, So I know my around these old lumps. I'm not denying what you say isn't true, It comes down to putting together the best of the best so that the engine builder reduces the risk of an engine failure. But it doesnt mean a 205 block can't be used for mid 400's hp/torque, just be prepared of its weakness's to a 200 block when under stress.
The 200 block provides the best gasket seal from long studding, I just don't agree with the virgin bore theory on a cast block. Trying to find a +/-20 year old 200 block on an unmachined bore or a 200 block on 90.8 with little wear is next to impossible, or very costly. Then even with the big power say 550hp-600+ the cylinder pressures and bore wear will be wearing at such a rate that the lifetime of the engine is going to be reduced hugely. Thats where Liners come in and with liners if needs be you can go back to a standard bore size or larger everytime you either break a liner or piston, or the engine is tired.
The 200 block has meatier casting which effectively reduces the thread crack and bore crack issue, long studding increases the headgasket seal and lifetime of the headgasket, escort ybp has oil spray jets in the block. I have a spare 200 in my garden shed so put them side to side my 205 block to compare casting. Mate in portsmouth his escort cosworth cracked its bore on number 3 on stage 1 t25 power. My cousins original 3door 205 block cracked number 3 bore using a t34 at 32psi,But then his 2nd 205 engine lasted 5 years until he sold the car.My old saph after I sold it cracked not the bore but inbewtween n02 threadhole and water jacket on a t34
For a gt30.71 400-480hp then the mahles are getting close to their limit when at 500hp but depending on the map and how the engine is built then mahles would be ok. The cossie cranks are almost perfectly balanced from factory anyway but yeah each piston needs to be weight matched, then whole reciprocating items including flywheel and clutch housing balanced as one.
The factors to block reliability are , pot luck !! and how many thermal workloads its had and how much boost you are going to run and whether its going to be race engine or a fast road engine. Over 500 hp I would be using liners anyway.
Rod tarrys cracked i believe on his topspeed run, but then I don't think anyone has produced the torque Mark has been able to achieve. !
Each tuner has their own way to make the power, sheady loves his boost so everything has to be strong but then his engines will produce the torque and power with reliability. Back in the day it was low compression and whack a t4 on there, now with refined aftermarker managament and progress in turbos and engine components, it can be standard comp or slight drop to 7.8:1 and provide a much more responsive engine than a t4 on the road.
i've been around the cossie yb/pinto block since 1998, So I know my around these old lumps. I'm not denying what you say isn't true, It comes down to putting together the best of the best so that the engine builder reduces the risk of an engine failure. But it doesnt mean a 205 block can't be used for mid 400's hp/torque, just be prepared of its weakness's to a 200 block when under stress.
The 200 block provides the best gasket seal from long studding, I just don't agree with the virgin bore theory on a cast block. Trying to find a +/-20 year old 200 block on an unmachined bore or a 200 block on 90.8 with little wear is next to impossible, or very costly. Then even with the big power say 550hp-600+ the cylinder pressures and bore wear will be wearing at such a rate that the lifetime of the engine is going to be reduced hugely. Thats where Liners come in and with liners if needs be you can go back to a standard bore size or larger everytime you either break a liner or piston, or the engine is tired.
The 200 block has meatier casting which effectively reduces the thread crack and bore crack issue, long studding increases the headgasket seal and lifetime of the headgasket, escort ybp has oil spray jets in the block. I have a spare 200 in my garden shed so put them side to side my 205 block to compare casting. Mate in portsmouth his escort cosworth cracked its bore on number 3 on stage 1 t25 power. My cousins original 3door 205 block cracked number 3 bore using a t34 at 32psi,But then his 2nd 205 engine lasted 5 years until he sold the car.My old saph after I sold it cracked not the bore but inbewtween n02 threadhole and water jacket on a t34
For a gt30.71 400-480hp then the mahles are getting close to their limit when at 500hp but depending on the map and how the engine is built then mahles would be ok. The cossie cranks are almost perfectly balanced from factory anyway but yeah each piston needs to be weight matched, then whole reciprocating items including flywheel and clutch housing balanced as one.
The factors to block reliability are , pot luck !! and how many thermal workloads its had and how much boost you are going to run and whether its going to be race engine or a fast road engine. Over 500 hp I would be using liners anyway.
Rod tarrys cracked i believe on his topspeed run, but then I don't think anyone has produced the torque Mark has been able to achieve. !
Each tuner has their own way to make the power, sheady loves his boost so everything has to be strong but then his engines will produce the torque and power with reliability. Back in the day it was low compression and whack a t4 on there, now with refined aftermarker managament and progress in turbos and engine components, it can be standard comp or slight drop to 7.8:1 and provide a much more responsive engine than a t4 on the road.
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Cheers for all your input guys really appreciate it. Its alot to take in LOL!
I know im on that limit where things change dramatically at 400bhp but that or anything over that i will be made up with all i want is to make sure its strong reliable and as less lag as poss!
If i bought a gt30 could i not just turn the boost down abit or dosent it work like that
Also whos the best man for the mapping etc close to southampton?
I know im on that limit where things change dramatically at 400bhp but that or anything over that i will be made up with all i want is to make sure its strong reliable and as less lag as poss!
If i bought a gt30 could i not just turn the boost down abit or dosent it work like that
Also whos the best man for the mapping etc close to southampton?
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GT3071 is a cracking turbo, i ran one on my 2.1 zetec turbo, tubular manifold etc. and constantly spun the wheels when up to 2.0BAR holding pressure.
dropped lag and pulled right up the revs, i guess you've got to consider cost, but see no reason for a T38 apart from cost and the fact a T series takes a beating and cheap to rebuild if it goes wrong.
these EFR's are a whole new league though, proper twin scroll turbo setup.
dropped lag and pulled right up the revs, i guess you've got to consider cost, but see no reason for a T38 apart from cost and the fact a T series takes a beating and cheap to rebuild if it goes wrong.
these EFR's are a whole new league though, proper twin scroll turbo setup.
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Its a tough call between the gt30 and the RB t38 as everyone seems to have different opinions.
Just wanna make sure i get it right
Just wanna make sure i get it right
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What you should be asking is will it drive nice and make 400..mate I'd rather have 200
And a car that drives nice than 400 and one that drives like a pile Of shit !... As stated take it to mark or your choice of mapper and you can't go wrong mate
And a car that drives nice than 400 and one that drives like a pile Of shit !... As stated take it to mark or your choice of mapper and you can't go wrong mate
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I have now made my mind up and definatly want over 400bhp. This used to be the figure to go for without any issues but now with all the latest technology apparently you can have more bhp and drive ability
I am now thinking gtx3071 as these spool quicker. Ideally I want to be a around 450bhp.
I am going to pick a tuner shortly but wanna know if you guys think this is realistic with my spec?
Cheers
I am now thinking gtx3071 as these spool quicker. Ideally I want to be a around 450bhp.
I am going to pick a tuner shortly but wanna know if you guys think this is realistic with my spec?
Cheers
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Latest spec
Spec is:
Full rebuild including all new group a gaskets, belts arp bolts etc.
New 0.5 forged oversized pistons with valve cutouts.
bd14 & bd8 Cams.
Double valve springs.
Siemens 55s.
Rs500 style 60mm intercooler.
Alloy rad.
Verniers.
Uprated fuel pump & loom.
4" mongoose pipe.
Gtx3071 with external waste gate
Will be getting it live mapped once back Inge car.
Wanna see 450bhp, possible?
Spec is:
Full rebuild including all new group a gaskets, belts arp bolts etc.
New 0.5 forged oversized pistons with valve cutouts.
bd14 & bd8 Cams.
Double valve springs.
Siemens 55s.
Rs500 style 60mm intercooler.
Alloy rad.
Verniers.
Uprated fuel pump & loom.
4" mongoose pipe.
Gtx3071 with external waste gate
Will be getting it live mapped once back Inge car.
Wanna see 450bhp, possible?
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Don't use a gtx3071 it will surge especially with small cams and no head work, a ported shroud will see around that but entirely pointless IMHO.
A gt3071 will be the best bet it's good for 500bhp so with your spec 450 at 30psi should just be doable but a ported head and a bigger inlet cam would see massive gains
Jim
A gt3071 will be the best bet it's good for 500bhp so with your spec 450 at 30psi should just be doable but a ported head and a bigger inlet cam would see massive gains
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I have now made my mind up and definatly want over 400bhp. This used to be the figure to go for without any issues but now with all the latest technology apparently you can have more bhp and drive ability
I am now thinking gtx3071 as these spool quicker. Ideally I want to be a around 450bhp.
I am going to pick a tuner shortly but wanna know if you guys think this is realistic with my spec?
Cheers
I am now thinking gtx3071 as these spool quicker. Ideally I want to be a around 450bhp.
I am going to pick a tuner shortly but wanna know if you guys think this is realistic with my spec?
Cheers
Mark
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Where abouts are you based as I haven't decided on a tuner yet?
Also what do you think of my spec now, will it make 450bhp and should I have the head ported?
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Do they bolt straight on to a std 2wd exhaust manifold?
Im looking for a new turbo and have been trying to find some results of one of these on a YB! So any info you could give me would be awsome!
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Its on a twin Scroll manifold, The T3 flange wont fit the 2wd manifold and a diff link pipe would need to be made.
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Mark, is the 470-480 bhp you're expecting what it'll do flat out at 2.5 bar? I've got a 2.3 stroker in my gti-r and thats exactly the power level i'm aiming for but if it needs that much boost would i be better off with the 7670?
Sorry for the thread hijack but theres not much info on the Borg warners around on the Nissan sites
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