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Maxpayne124 · 07-01-2006, 02:33 AM

alright been looking for what stock toyota cars have been running the garret t20 turbo. trying to find a used one to build a custom turbo kit for my 4afe and trying to find what car had one of these to salvage from. thanks for your help

thespud · 07-01-2006, 08:44 AM

You might find one on a 3SGTE, not sure if they were a T20 or a t25. No A series had one if that is what your ater. Also the LandCruiser and Hilux (Tacoma) Turbo Diesels had a smaller Garrett on them...

Flashmn · 07-01-2006, 09:02 AM

just FIY 3S-GTE's had CT20 turbochargers, which arent garret turbos, which is inferior to a Garrett t03 in all aspects.

thespud · 07-01-2006, 09:06 AM

^^ Oh, OK. That may have been where i got the T20 from

Just forgot they were a ceramic turbo... Thanks for clearing that up for me..

Kr0n1k · 07-03-2006, 07:51 PM

If I do remember from my many hours of reading and browsing, I believe DSMs (Talon/Eclipse) come stock with T25's. Check your local wrecker, it's a little bigger, but I don't remember when that is a bad thing. You could also pick up the same turbo used off many of the Nissan boards from a SR20 redtop, or even a T28 off of a black top. I was also going this route, but with a GZE long block and ECU.

punter · 07-03-2006, 08:03 PM

most 3sgte's run a ct26 which is ceramic, the wrc spec one runs a CT20B which is steel. The caldina (the lateset 3sgte) runs a CT15B, I don't know if this is ceramic or steel.

The CT20B is by far the best turbo and can push out 18psi+ on a 3sgte

Maxpayne124 · 07-04-2006, 12:46 AM

the most boast im thinking of ever running is about 6psi ....

Kr0n1k · 07-04-2006, 12:55 AM

Then a used/rebuilt t25 is the way to go. Easy to find and should run you no more than $150 USD. Just make sure there isn't any play in the shaft and that the turbine spins freely and you're good to go.

Flashmn · 07-04-2006, 12:26 PM

I'd go with a T03, its a bit bigger, plus they're dirt cheap, got mine for 30bucks without shaft play.

Kr0n1k · 07-04-2006, 01:51 PM

If he's only running 6psi, wouldn't it be a bit overkill? I'd worry about the 1.6 spooling up that large of a turbo. But I am open to correction on that.

Flashmn · 07-04-2006, 02:17 PM

its about the A/R actually. A T03 like mine which has a .48A/R on the turbine side will spool up quite quick. Having a turbo thats too small is worse than having one thats too big.

Maxpayne124 · 07-04-2006, 07:57 PM

what cars used to run the t03 or t25?

Kr0n1k · 07-04-2006, 10:16 PM

Got ya flash. Completely forgot about that factor. T25--> Eclipse/Talon turbo models (obviously) 95-98(or 99?). Dunno bout the T03 and too lazy to look it up right now, but I'm gonna take a stab and say late 80's early 90's 300ZX Turbo.

Flashmn · 07-05-2006, 03:51 AM

Saabs in general, some fords and I think some mitsus have them.