[Land-speed] Turbos...

[jkamo at rushmore.com]

Mayf.........how many times did you trust a chinese knock off
KEY/VITAL component on the Space Shuttle........??

if ya want to run it once or twice...go for it.......there is a reason
it is inexpensive.......should work as well as the the two bargain
T3's you had...

Joe :)

 On Thu Oct 25 21:46 , drmayf  sent:

>Well, after my denial stage on my motor, I am ready to fix the problem.
>Main issue was/is the very dinky A/R on the two old T3 turbos I have.
>And they are marginal at supporting 550 hp at 15 psig. So I am looking
>at several alternatives. One being a T76 which will provide for growth
>potential up to a 347 stroker kit for my small block or a stock bore and
>stroke 351.  But I am also looking at a cheaper alternative: A single
>"T66" Chinese copy of something.  My question to the group is, Have any
>of you any experience with the Chinese stuff?  Especially the turbos.
>Ebay is full of  them. I can get this T66 for under 300 bucks. No it is
>not Majestic  Turbo or Turbonetics,  but what the hey... maybe it can be
>good, eh? So if any of you turbo freaks have any 'sperience, please let
>me know soon?  If I am to do this I need the time to make it happen...
>
>Oh, I did  purchase one of those intercoolers being sold oin ebay. It is
>the one that is about 12 x 12 x 4.5 inches general dimensions. Nice
>quality. Will it work? Maybe as good as a turbo!
>
>mayf