Ne One Know Thier Turbo Shiz?

[Gonzo]

I cam across this on ebay. It says it has "V Band". WTF is V Band? is it just a bunch of B.S.? Thanks

Link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4-TURBO-60-trim-AR-48-internal-wastegate-V-BAND-new_W0QQitemZ120146176394QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

also... I know the trim effects where the turbo starts spoolin. I want to use a t3 and it comes in a 48 and a 60 trim. I want the turbo to spool fairly early (i guess they are stock at 8lbs? im on stock internals) but i also want some what of top end power. This is a dd and is occasionaly drag raced. Im just after having a fun car to drive. What one should i go with?

 

[Matt.]

v-band is how the down pipe connects to the turbo... for a civic you would probly want a flange. V-bands can get petty pricey just for the clamp.

 

[Gonzo]

bump...help on the second part of my question?

 

[Shiznit]

.63 trim on a t3 will give you more top end but will also spool later than a .48, but its a t3 so it will still spool fairly quickly

 

[Gonzo]

just as a rough guestimate...what do you think each one would spool at rpm-wise? For what i want out of my car (stated above) it sounds like the .48 would be better?

 

[Shiznit]

ive never driven in a t3 but guestimating i say it will be fully spooled by 3000- 3500

 

[ryan89crx]

v-band is how the down pipe connects to the turbo... for a civic you would probly want a flange. V-bands can get petty pricey just for the clamp.

i only paid $45 shipped from a retailer for 2 v-bands and a clamp, not bad at all if you ask me. and it makes removing the DP a snap

 

[Gonzo]

where did you get them from and how does it worK? does the DP have to be a v-band type? or how does it work?

 

[ryan89crx]

where did you get them from and how does it worK? does the DP have to be a v-band type? or how does it work?

i actually bought mine from a Mustang performance site, but you can find them all over ebay for that exact price

you need to weld a flange on both your DP and on the turbo flange as well if the turbo isnt v-band already. my turbo is just a 5-bolt outlet, but i took the 5 bolt flange and welded the v-band to it for easier disconnects.

here's a pic

 

[Steven.]

read the book named "Maximum Boost"

 

[ryan89crx]

read the book named "Maximum Boost"

never read it, dont really care to

 

[Gonzo]

can this still be rotated if need be even tho it has the wastegate actuator on there?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V-BAND-T3-T4-TURBO-AR-58-INTERNAL-WASTEGATE-OIL-LINE_W0QQitemZ260144665721QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem