Converting VL to VLT

[VQXTC]

Hey there all, Would anyone know if a Garrett T25 turbo would suit the RB 30?? I have come across one from a friend just wondering if its worth getting......and also does anyone have a manifold for a VLT for sale.......I think i will need it to bolt the turbo on.......

Thanx for any help.......cheers

 

[pro_gmh]

No t25 is a bit to small, these are sometimes used with the nissan E15ET (1.5L) for example. u should be looking for a t03 as a minimum or even a t04.

 

[VQXTC]

Thanx for the quick reply tim......I am not after huge horsepower figures just something extra......Would it be possible to get the manifold and everything I need and bolt this one on (T25), then upgrade to a larger turbo later on....?
How do you think the T25 will go on the RB 30? I have been told that it will most likely boost very quickly so take off will be good but run out of boost around 3,500 rpm.....does this sound right....??

Thanx again for the help........cheers

 

[pro_gmh]

im not sure about the figures, that does sound rite to me but im no expert. i would assume that if your running out of boost in otherwords pushing the turbo to far, then that can only lead to demage.
About what manifold to use, i would hunt around for a standard vlt manifold which suits a t03 and then find an adatper for a t25. or you could even get one fabbed up for possibly cheaper.
A vlt manifold will set you back around $200, adapter possibly $50, could be more since this is not a common turbo conversion but a t25 to t03 adapter would do the same thing.
I saw an adapter to bolt the t04 onto the standard vlt t03 manifold for $40 on ebay.

 

[warney]

No t25 is a bit to small, these are sometimes used with the nissan E15ET (1.5L) for example. u should be looking for a t03 as a minimum or even a t04.

man if ya can wait till about the middle of november i will have a t03 but no manifold for sale, will have it out soon so i can tell ya if it has any shaft play , thats if ya interested!

 

[pro_gmh]

man if ya can wait till about the middle of november i will have a t03 but no manifold for sale, will have it out soon so i can tell ya if it has any shaft play , thats if ya interested!

Me? im gettin a t03 on friday dude..

 

[rb26dett]

One single T25 would be wasted on an RB30.

Two on the other hand...