Thursday, August 23, 2012

K04-001 might be inevitable ... soon anyway

Although Wynn managed to soldier most of the cracks on the stock K03S turbo housing, there's one particular spot he can't is somewhere near the compressor shaft. While the engine is boosting fine now, the cracks will come back hunting me sooner or later.
 
The most easiest and 'worry free' upgrade would be Borg Warner K04-001 or OEM-ed from RP and CTS for less than USD1k. There won't be much of increase in hp but because of slightly larger housing, the power deliver should be more stronger and linear from mid range onwards. Pity that it is not water-cooled to disperse heat more efficiently.

Besides the the turbo, I definitely need to source for at least 380cc injectors, 3" MAF, custom remap and maybe after market turbo manifold. It won't be soon I hope...


Image taken from ECS Tuning USA

4 comments:

  1. Two reasons why 1) can't afford bro 2) i want to get power about 220-240whp only kekeke

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  2. Bro,

    A turbo upgrade will incur lots of work and cost and since you're going to that trouble go the whole hogla! 240whp is for stock cars :P

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  3. Pocket not deep enough bro hehe

    Let's see how things in few months time :)

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