To the guys who know:
I am planning a T3/T61 for my CA18DET with forgies, the T61 is big I know but I want as much power with as little boost as possible.I am going to put my goal up to around 350-400whp with no mods to head, no hot cams, no bigger TB to see what is possible with all that standard, remember I have already made 307 whp with a T3 turbo that was not big at all, then later I want to install hotter cams and larger TB and see what gains there is. Remember my plan for the car is mostly street car but be able to go on a drag strip and be able to run decent times.
Right, the garret turbine housings come in the following sizes, AR36, AR48 and AR63, I know and have experienced the AR48 stage 1 I presume and it was laggy, not to bad but full boost was only there at just before 4500rpm.
Now I am thinking, a T3 AR36 turbine housing with a stage 3 or higher if possible turbine wheel, my boost should come in alot sooner and be able to flow enough right through the rev range...????
Opinions?