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Old 04-07-2004   #1 (permalink)
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Default What kind of turbo?

i know that i can to put a turbocharger in my 98 cobra, but i dont know what brand to buy. What do u think would be the most reliable turbocharger? also how will a turbocharger effect my gas milage?
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Are you asking who's kit, or what turbo manufacture?

As far as turbo manufacture, I personally like Garrett GT series. They have ball bearings and are water cooled. Most turbochargers are very reliable. Things start failing when your turbo does not match the engine or intended use.

Gas milage? Well mine went from 23mpg to the best of 27mpg. Of course that depends on where your foot is. Mine will also drop to about 7mpg when my foot is down.
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Thank you for your insite on this matter, also are u saything that if you only drive hard (foot to the floor) every once in a while that your gas will actually be better than when u didnt have a turbocharger?
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Yes I am!

As long as the turbo is properly matched to the engine, and intended use, you will get better mpg. A turbo will actually make the engine more efficient when matched correctly

But of course, put it to the floor and watch the needle move on the gas gage!
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Check out InductionConcepts.com. The owner Rad is in the process of building a 1600hp 98 GT, he just finished a 700hp+ Mach 1.
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PTK also makes awesome kits that are very complete and made for specific applications.
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