Drivetrain ALTA Billet 56 MCS Turbo sneak peak....
Just because we have a KO3 turbo, and other manufacturers use them, all are not equal.
For example have a look at the compressor housing outlets on many of the similar KO3 turbo's to our KO3 compressor housing, then you need to look at
the compressor maps, to plot where the efficiency is, in comparison to our KO3 compressor map!
It is not as simple as saying, ooh looky a KO3 off of a VW/Audi/Peugeot/Citroen and presuming it's the same, it is NOT.
For example have a look at the compressor housing outlets on many of the similar KO3 turbo's to our KO3 compressor housing, then you need to look at
the compressor maps, to plot where the efficiency is, in comparison to our KO3 compressor map!
It is not as simple as saying, ooh looky a KO3 off of a VW/Audi/Peugeot/Citroen and presuming it's the same, it is NOT.
i was just responding to the earlier mention of K03s... considering i've been working on turbo cars for a while, i know that they're not the same. similat but not the same...
I really like my GT28RS. If youre starting from scratch and havent purchased downpipes or charge pipes etc. that is. it wouldnt be a whole lot of difference in price with capability of making 400hp. Im on boost at 3100 max by 4 at 17psi right now(1.2 bar wastegate spring). Profec B boost solenoids are on backorder at Greddy. plus that pesky map sensor crap.
Former Vendor
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It depends on the other parts that you have on the car. Usually with this turbo, you would want to get a new turboback and intake at least, which won't be CARB approved.
Chris,
What kind of material testing have you all done on this? Are you relying on the stock material used or have you done structural testing after the piece has been cut?
Just the material/mechanical engineer in me being curious. I'd hate for a vane to fracture and shear under high boost.
Cheers,
Tom
What kind of material testing have you all done on this? Are you relying on the stock material used or have you done structural testing after the piece has been cut?
Just the material/mechanical engineer in me being curious. I'd hate for a vane to fracture and shear under high boost.
Cheers,
Tom
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Tom,
Thanks for your question! The wheel that is going to be used in the turbo is made of the same material that is currently being used in many turbos being used for other applications. We worked closely with a well known turbo manufacturer to apply this billet technology to a Mini turbo, so you don't have to worry!
Thanks for your question! The wheel that is going to be used in the turbo is made of the same material that is currently being used in many turbos being used for other applications. We worked closely with a well known turbo manufacturer to apply this billet technology to a Mini turbo, so you don't have to worry!
Neutral
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From: Riccione - Italy
but you give me a new turbo or you tuned mine? now i'have on my R56s the full alta exhaust and the ecu remapped, how much hp could be increased? thank you very much! 
Former Vendor
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I'm sorry, we aren't going to sell the wheel just by itself.
The new turbo can do 280 WHP potentially. We are still working on the tune.
The price will be $1,200 to do your turbo, as long as it checks out to be OK.
Sorry for the delay, NAM hasn't been notifying me of replies.
The price will be $1,200 to do your turbo, as long as it checks out to be OK.
Sorry for the delay, NAM hasn't been notifying me of replies.
2nd Gear
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From: Thousand Oaks, CA
Any MAP sensor issues?
Will the MCS MAP sensor be a limitation in taking advantage of this turbo? My car has a ram air intake and with the standard stage 3 map I was getting getting MAP sensor limit errors. Jeff customized a map for me which solved the problem for now but I'm wondering if a bigger turbo would need the JCW's MAP sensor which has a higher limit.
Former Vendor
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From: Hillsboro, OR
Will the MCS MAP sensor be a limitation in taking advantage of this turbo? My car has a ram air intake and with the standard stage 3 map I was getting getting MAP sensor limit errors. Jeff customized a map for me which solved the problem for now but I'm wondering if a bigger turbo would need the JCW's MAP sensor which has a higher limit.
