Need to replace Turbo, Why not upgrade?

gottadiesel · 02-16-2009, 04:45 AM

So here is the deal, I am not really ready to try and push a lot more HP out of this stock motor, but over time there are several upgrades that I have planned:

hard-piped IC
3" EX
some fuel management and injectors
AF head gasket
and a few others...

but in the mean time I need to replace turbo, I also need to pull ex man, it is leaking, possibly from stud issue.

So is there any reason not to replace with aftermarket, turbo, ex man, bov and a boost controller. As long as I am careful too not push, I assume I can wait on the remaining upgrades, but do not want to waste my money on a bunch of OEM products that I will want to replace anyway.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Also, I assume converting to oil cooling vs coolant is not a major project?

tsupranami · 02-18-2009, 04:23 AM

Modified CT26's are good for up to 350+ rwhp. They require the least amount of supporting mods, are usually very reliable, and generally cause the least amount of tuning headaches. It's a great start to see if you really want more power. Clutches, tires, brakes, etc., all see more than they were designed for and start wearing down quickly when you put the spurs to 'em. How Fa$$$t do you really wanna go?!?

gottadiesel · 02-18-2009, 04:28 AM

Yes indeed, infact I did already make that determination my self, so I am looking at either new non-oem CT26 or reman CT26. It will get too expensive too quickly at this stage.

If I do that much, it will certainly involve pulling motor and going through it top to bottom.... probably in a couple of years...

So did you find anymore out about the Intake Line? I will be ordering something here soon and would prefer the alum idea if you think you can get one quick enough for a decent price.

Let me know - Thanks Charles

tsupranami · 02-20-2009, 04:56 AM

The one friend who made his own doesn't have time to make another right now (he just blew his motor...again). My car goes in to the shop tomorrow to have the new FMIC and AL piping fabbed up. I'll be checking with them on fab costs for the intake. I'll keep you posted...

Rob

518Supra · 02-25-2009, 12:45 PM

hey wheres a good place that i can get a rebuilt ct26? or a place that i could send my core to to have remaned?

will fight for food · 02-25-2009, 09:52 PM

try google there are a ton o places out therebut the price is not always right

NevvBy · 03-25-2009, 10:10 PM

If you want 400+ hp on a CT-26 turbo, go with the 60-1 rebuild. It looks like stock, but pushes air way better than stock..

02-16-2009, 04:45 AM	#1
gottadiesel Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Washington Posts: 24	Need to replace Turbo, Why not upgrade? So here is the deal, I am not really ready to try and push a lot more HP out of this stock motor, but over time there are several upgrades that I have planned: hard-piped IC 3" EX some fuel management and injectors AF head gasket and a few others... but in the mean time I need to replace turbo, I also need to pull ex man, it is leaking, possibly from stud issue. So is there any reason not to replace with aftermarket, turbo, ex man, bov and a boost controller. As long as I am careful too not push, I assume I can wait on the remaining upgrades, but do not want to waste my money on a bunch of OEM products that I will want to replace anyway. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also, I assume converting to oil cooling vs coolant is not a major project? __________________ New Supra Owner, 1988 5spd Turbo, minimal mods - Black Stagger Wheels Rear 225/45/18 on 18x8, Front 215/40/17 on 17x7.5. Aluminum cooler to TB pipe with SQV BOV, SS Turbo Intake with HV MAF Filter Adp. Tunes - Kenwood Deck Driving Kenwood 1200W 2CH / Sony 1000W 2CH, Kenwood 750W Class D Mono, Rockford Fosgate 500W Mono. Amps Driving (4) 4.5 140w, (2) 6.25 200w, (2) 6x9 225w, (2) JL 10's and (1) JL 8... Yea its loud enough

02-18-2009, 04:23 AM	#2
tsupranami Intake Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 32	Modified CT26's are good for up to 350+ rwhp. They require the least amount of supporting mods, are usually very reliable, and generally cause the least amount of tuning headaches. It's a great start to see if you really want more power. Clutches, tires, brakes, etc., all see more than they were designed for and start wearing down quickly when you put the spurs to 'em. How Fa$$$t do you really wanna go?!? __________________ 89 Turbo Targa 5spd, 18x10 w/275/35/18, 18x9 w/245/40/18, Brembo CD rotors, Hawk pads, SS lines, HKS coilovers, ST sways, 1 pc. AL DS, V3 shifter, RPSmax PP w/HPF ferramic disk, custom crank, Eagle Rods, JE pistons, Ferrea valves, BC 264 cams, Fidanza cam gears, Walbro FP, AFPR, RC660 inj., Blitz SUS, Lexus AFM, SP 47trim CT26, HKS SSQ BOV, 2.5" AL IC pipes/FMIC, Lipp turbo elbow, RT DP, Greddy SP catback, HKS FCD, AEM Uego WB, Apex'i SAFC, Apex'i AVCR, EGT, Fluidyne AL rad, Flexalite fans.

02-18-2009, 04:28 AM	#3
gottadiesel Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Washington Posts: 24	Yes indeed, infact I did already make that determination my self, so I am looking at either new non-oem CT26 or reman CT26. It will get too expensive too quickly at this stage. If I do that much, it will certainly involve pulling motor and going through it top to bottom.... probably in a couple of years... So did you find anymore out about the Intake Line? I will be ordering something here soon and would prefer the alum idea if you think you can get one quick enough for a decent price. Let me know - Thanks Charles __________________ New Supra Owner, 1988 5spd Turbo, minimal mods - Black Stagger Wheels Rear 225/45/18 on 18x8, Front 215/40/17 on 17x7.5. Aluminum cooler to TB pipe with SQV BOV, SS Turbo Intake with HV MAF Filter Adp. Tunes - Kenwood Deck Driving Kenwood 1200W 2CH / Sony 1000W 2CH, Kenwood 750W Class D Mono, Rockford Fosgate 500W Mono. Amps Driving (4) 4.5 140w, (2) 6.25 200w, (2) 6x9 225w, (2) JL 10's and (1) JL 8... Yea its loud enough

02-20-2009, 04:56 AM	#4
tsupranami Intake Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 32	The one friend who made his own doesn't have time to make another right now (he just blew his motor...again). My car goes in to the shop tomorrow to have the new FMIC and AL piping fabbed up. I'll be checking with them on fab costs for the intake. I'll keep you posted... Rob __________________ 89 Turbo Targa 5spd, 18x10 w/275/35/18, 18x9 w/245/40/18, Brembo CD rotors, Hawk pads, SS lines, HKS coilovers, ST sways, 1 pc. AL DS, V3 shifter, RPSmax PP w/HPF ferramic disk, custom crank, Eagle Rods, JE pistons, Ferrea valves, BC 264 cams, Fidanza cam gears, Walbro FP, AFPR, RC660 inj., Blitz SUS, Lexus AFM, SP 47trim CT26, HKS SSQ BOV, 2.5" AL IC pipes/FMIC, Lipp turbo elbow, RT DP, Greddy SP catback, HKS FCD, AEM Uego WB, Apex'i SAFC, Apex'i AVCR, EGT, Fluidyne AL rad, Flexalite fans.

02-25-2009, 09:52 PM	#6
will fight for food 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Alabama Posts: 62	try google there are a ton o places out therebut the price is not always right __________________ 87 supra 7mgte 3" exhaust used to be a honda guy but now all about the supra

02-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
518Supra Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 9	hey wheres a good place that i can get a rebuilt ct26? or a place that i could send my core to to have remaned?

03-25-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
NevvBy Stock Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: washington Posts: 13	If you want 400+ hp on a CT-26 turbo, go with the 60-1 rebuild. It looks like stock, but pushes air way better than stock..

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