BIG TURBO: What do you need?

[Ziggo]

When did I ever say they are rubbish? No I have not driven one, but do I need to to be able to tell it spools slower than a GT28?

The only people speaking in absolutes are those saying there is no reason to ever get a GT28. I have always said it depends on the use. I prefer tight technical tracks (I also don't care much for autocross) which favor better throttle response. I also know that I can squeeze 350hp out of the GT28 at my altitude, and the extra horsepower available on the ATP GT30 wasn't worth the loss in responsiveness. Highplains looks like a fun course and it looks very smooth, but compare it to the course I run, MSR Cresson. The whole front section is very tight technical and choppy. The back half is much more open and sweeping which would favor the GT30 so its really just up to the driver. I like the responsiveness for daily and the front section so thats why I got the GT28.

I have no plans to stick with the GT28 forever, I have every intention of slapping on a 3071 .78 A/R when a tubular twinscroll manifold is available and the fuel system upgrades necessary to support it are available.


Zigatapatalka

[dsmluck]

Originally Posted by Ziggo When did I ever say they are rubbish? No I have not driven one, but do I need to to be able to tell it spools slower than a GT28? The only people speaking in absolutes are those saying there is no reason to ever get a GT28. I have always said it depends on the use. I prefer tight technical tracks (I also don't care much for autocross) which favor better throttle response. I also know that I can squeeze 350hp out of the GT28 at my altitude, and the extra horsepower available on the ATP GT30 wasn't worth the loss in responsiveness. Highplains looks like a fun course and it looks very smooth, but compare it to the course I run, MSR Cresson. The whole front section is very tight technical and choppy. The back half is much more open and sweeping which would favor the GT30 so its really just up to the driver. I like the responsiveness for daily and the front section so thats why I got the GT28. I have no plans to stick with the GT28 forever, I have every intention of slapping on a 3071 .78 A/R when a tubular twinscroll manifold is available and the fuel system upgrades necessary to support it are available. Zigatapatalka

Of course it spools slower than a gt28 but my point is that the lag is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I can see why some people would like the gt28. I just have a hard time handling the low RPM traction problems. The power delivery of the 3076, in my opinion, is perfect for my car. Highplains is definitely a fun track. It is pretty technical as well and has some good elevation changes. It was a tough track to learn as a noob but once I got more experience it was an absolute blast. I would be out there this month but money is too tight to buy some decent track tires.