Narrowed down to three

WhiteH2O · 07-02-2008, 11:43 AM

I spent all of yesterday researching what turbo to go with, and I got it down to three. I would like to hear what you all think about what I should get to replace the 20G.

This is on a hybrid, 2.5 block with 2.0 heads. I have a FMIC, 820cc injectors, 255lph fuel pump, and will be keeping the EWG. I was putting down 350whp on the 20G and would like to get 400whp or at least fairly close to it with what ever I go with next.

What is everyone's thoughts on: SZ49, Dom3, or APS SR56.

The SZ49 has free rebuilds for life, the Dom3 has a lifetime warranty, and the SR56 is used, but a little bigger, and less money.

I am narrowed down to these three, so you can tell me to get a rotated gigantic turbo, but it will fall on deaf ears. I need to stay with something stock location, and I don't want a Green.

Lets hear what you think!

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sopmoney · 07-02-2008, 12:34 PM

what about the apt stock location 30r?

WhiteH2O · 07-02-2008, 01:00 PM

At over $250 more than the others, I was able to eliminate it from my list.

JMK508 · 07-02-2008, 01:04 PM

I have the sz49 and love it.......

MY99 2.5GT · 07-02-2008, 01:25 PM

What kind of power are you making with the sz49? On what motor setup?

MS WRX · 07-02-2008, 01:40 PM

NEVER buy a used turbo! Its like russian roulette. Hard to go wrong with deadbolt. Me personally i would save for one more month and go with the 30r

kellygnsd · 07-02-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MS WRX

NEVER buy a used turbo! Its like russian roulette. Hard to go wrong with deadbolt. Me personally i would save for one more month and go with the 30r

If you can buy a used turbo for $100 and get it rebuilt for $300 and essentially have a brand new turbo I would never consider that a bad deal unless there is wheel or housing damage.

Sinister redlines · 07-02-2008, 07:45 PM

Just curious why not the green? especially the hta green? Bigger turbo than the 20g and meth FTW to reach that 400whp. not sure if it can be done easily without it.

WhiteH2O · 07-02-2008, 11:32 PM

I have heard a lot of bad things about the Green and the customer service that comes with them. I did start looking at it again a little, but the voice in the back of my head said no. Can't put my finger on it, but there is something about it that makes me not like them. I have always been one to avoid what the croud tends to choose. That is why I choose my Impreza RS in 1999.

I ended up ordering a Blouch Dom 3 earlier today. Should do quite a bit better than I was on the 20G, and with meth, should easily get over 400.

kellygnsd · 07-03-2008, 12:29 AM

From what I've heard the Dom 3 is an excellent turbo. I'm eyeballing the ATP 3076 which is the same turbo with a bigger hotside. I felt the bigger hotside justified the extra price.

jazmak24 · 07-03-2008, 01:12 AM

^^^go to project import website
you can see a comparison between my dom3 and the atp 3071
its located under turbo bits

keaniegenie · 07-03-2008, 01:35 AM

Take the APS off your list. Good looking turbo with subpar results.

If you're going to consider the SZ49, look at the FP Green and Element GT49.

WhiteH2O · 07-03-2008, 11:22 AM

^^^ My tuner told me to avoid the APS also. He said either a green or the Dom 3. Went with the Dom 3.

07-02-2008, 11:43 AM	#1
WhiteH2O NASIOC Supporter Member#: 452 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: '02 WRX, '01 YZF-R1 '85 VW Westy- Subie Power	Narrowed down to three I spent all of yesterday researching what turbo to go with, and I got it down to three. I would like to hear what you all think about what I should get to replace the 20G. This is on a hybrid, 2.5 block with 2.0 heads. I have a FMIC, 820cc injectors, 255lph fuel pump, and will be keeping the EWG. I was putting down 350whp on the 20G and would like to get 400whp or at least fairly close to it with what ever I go with next. What is everyone's thoughts on: SZ49, Dom3, or APS SR56. The SZ49 has free rebuilds for life, the Dom3 has a lifetime warranty, and the SR56 is used, but a little bigger, and less money. I am narrowed down to these three, so you can tell me to get a rotated gigantic turbo, but it will fall on deaf ears. I need to stay with something stock location, and I don't want a Green. Lets hear what you think! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-02-2008, 11:32 PM	#9
WhiteH2O NASIOC Supporter Member#: 452 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: '02 WRX, '01 YZF-R1 '85 VW Westy- Subie Power	I have heard a lot of bad things about the Green and the customer service that comes with them. I did start looking at it again a little, but the voice in the back of my head said no. Can't put my finger on it, but there is something about it that makes me not like them. I have always been one to avoid what the croud tends to choose. That is why I choose my Impreza RS in 1999. I ended up ordering a Blouch Dom 3 earlier today. Should do quite a bit better than I was on the 20G, and with meth, should easily get over 400. Last edited by WhiteH2O; 07-03-2008 at 11:21 AM.

07-03-2008, 01:12 AM	#11
jazmak24 Scooby Specialist Member#: 171920 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: chino, cali Vehicle: 06 sti aspen white	^^^go to project import website you can see a comparison between my dom3 and the atp 3071 its located under turbo bits Last edited by jazmak24; 07-03-2008 at 01:22 AM.

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sopmoney Scooby Specialist Member#: 146031 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: illinois Vehicle: 03 tomei ftw! psm	what about the apt stock location 30r?

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Sinister redlines Scooby Specialist Member#: 120641 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Port Orchard, WA Vehicle: 05 HTA3586,BB 2.5L CGM	Just curious why not the green? especially the hta green? Bigger turbo than the 20g and meth FTW to reach that 400whp. not sure if it can be done easily without it.

07-03-2008, 12:29 AM	#10
kellygnsd Scooby Guru Member#: 32669 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Rancho C Vehicle: 2007 FR TS EFR 7670 LINK G4 hybrid STi	From what I've heard the Dom 3 is an excellent turbo. I'm eyeballing the ATP 3076 which is the same turbo with a bigger hotside. I felt the bigger hotside justified the extra price.

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WhiteH2O NASIOC Supporter Member#: 452 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: '02 WRX, '01 YZF-R1 '85 VW Westy- Subie Power	^^^ My tuner told me to avoid the APS also. He said either a green or the Dom 3. Went with the Dom 3.