New Billet Turbo’s Available for Porsche 996 Turbo | GT2 | X50
We have been working on improving performance and ultimately creating more HP in vehicles for years. Although we’ve dabbled in the turbo market while helping build project cars with Vivid Racing. We haven’t had a turbo product that really blows people’s minds….Until now!
Previous turbo upgrades consisted of hybrid swaps using Mitsubishi 16G or 18G wheels on the factory turbo with upgraded 1.0bar wastegates. These turbo upgrades proved successful over the years. Several customers ran this setup and set records, at the time, on the stock engine. One of the cars we worked with was running a set of k24/18G with all the bolt-ons, tuning, and ran the 1/4 in 10.77 and hit 196mph in the mile (back in 2009, see video below). This engine setup is proven, but with time, inevitably comes evolution and better products. With that said, there is a new toy in town that goes beyond the Mitsubishi wheel change.
We are teaming up with Vivid Racing again to offer a Stage 1 β 3 turbo upgrade for the 996TT, using a custom billet compressor wheel. These turbo upgrades (except stage 1) include the Turbosmart Adjustable Wastegate Actuators which allow you to really dial in how the boost comes on working with either the factory ECU boost solenoid or a aftermarket electronic boost controller. Each Stage Upgrade includes a basic rebuild of the turbos, turning those cores with however many miles into like-new turbochargers.
The Stage 1 Upgrade includes a billet compressor wheel with a 6+6 taller profile wheel, which is good for 50-75 horsepower more that the stock units. Combined that with proper modifications and tuning, and this is a great replacement for the K16/16G setup. The Stage 2 has a upgraded GT2 Style billet compressor wheel with a Turbosmart adjustable wastegate. Where the older K16/16G or K24/18G upgrades had a modified Tial or Garrett 1.0bar actuators in place, these Turbosmart ones allow you to adjust them to the precise boost you want to make on the car. As a good replacement to the K24/18G, this modification is good for 100-150HP over stock. Finally is the Stage 3 Upgrade. This has a custom GT2RS style billet compressor wheel and includes a 1.5-2.0bar Turbosmart wastegate actuator. With required machining of the compressor housing, this upgrade gives you 150+ horsepower over the stock turbochargers.
Coupled with larger injectors (60-80lb), Intercoolers, TB/Plenum, Y-Pipe, Exhaust, Boost Controller, and some VR Tuned tuning, you will achieve a very streetable, deliverable, and powerful 996 Turbo to rival your friends!
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