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Turbo info 1982 b21ft

rdr96

rdr96

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I am looking to replace the turbo on my 1982 b21ft.
I am not sure what turbo I have, I cannot find any identification markers.
It all looks pretty stock.

On another note, I am collecting parts to replace the engine with a b230 + 16V + turbo.
I have an engine and 16V head, if I am going to replace the turbo on my b21ft, Iam looking for
one I can possibly use on the other engine built.

In addition to that I am probably going to need to replace the exhaust too!

Any suggestions are appreciated.
 
Your original stock turbo is a T3 that is oil cooled only. Is your turbo liquid cooled as well as oil? Then it's a replacement turbo. In any case it's a very common turbo and will work on a larger flowing engine. You could consider going with a T3/T04 upgrade which will give you more top end power and will support a 16v engine well.
 
dl242gt said:
Your original stock turbo is a T3 that is oil cooled only. Is your turbo liquid cooled as well as oil? Then it's a replacement turbo. In any case it's a very common turbo and will work on a larger flowing engine. You could consider going with a T3/T04 upgrade which will give you more top end power and will support a 16v engine well.
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Thanks! I had a t04e-50-trim listed in my parts overview. I am far from knowledgeable on turbos. I'll dig into this turbo more to see if it is an easy drop in replacement. And yes, the current one is only oil cooled.
 
I'll have to pull the trigger on buying a turbo and new exhaust in January. I am thinking about combining the t04e-50-trim with a Simons Sportsystem (for 240 turbo 81- 2.5" system). Anyone know if this will be a direct bolt-on replacement?
 
rdr96 said:
I'll have to pull the trigger on buying a turbo and new exhaust in January. I am thinking about combining the t04e-50-trim with a Simons Sportsystem (for 240 turbo 81- 2.5" system). Anyone know if this will be a direct bolt-on replacement?
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You have to make sure the new turbo is using a three bolt cone type flange like the original setup to match up to the exhaust downpipe. I use the Simons cat back systems for my n/a cars and like them very much. Well made and have a decent service life.
 
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