RobDon's Leon -

[MrBen2k7]

Looks tastey Rob...

 

[Hartosh1]

What you doing with your old setup Rob? GT28 looks nice

 

[RobDon]

Selling it, it's in the accessories for sale section!

 

[Hartosh1]

Nice just had a look at it, was thinking about going down the GT2860RS route myself but yours seems more sensible getting a quaife diff fitted next week so see how things are after that

 

[RobDon]

My GT2X setup has now been sold and people are bidding on the JBS manifold on ebay, so that will go soon too, so I'll get about £600 back off my old hardware - not bad.

Still not sure if I should go GT2871R or not?

 

[brad1]

Better off going GT2871r now so you won't have to change everything again in a years time etc

 

[jamiebennett81]

My GT2X setup has now been sold and people are bidding on the JBS manifold on ebay, so that will go soon too, so I'll get about £600 back off my old hardware - not bad.

Still not sure if I should go GT2871R or not?

Personally I think you should Rob. Your gt2x was not far of the gt2860rs in terms of bhp, and perhaps won't be a big enough hike in power

If it was me I would go with the gt2871r to sufficiently notice the difference in power and warrant the cost of the upgrade

 

[MrBen2k7]

Personally I think you should Rob. Your gt2x was not far of the gt2860rs in terms of bhp, and perhaps won't be a big enough hike in power

If it was me I would go with the gt2871r to sufficiently notice the difference in power and warrant the cost of the upgrade

Is it not going to be too much?

"absolute power corrupts absolutely" and all that.....

Surely that is too much to put theough a FWD car?

 

[Spud_G40]

I would say the GT2860 will be better for a road car, I drive mine everyday and unless your keeping in the powerband its not the easiest turbo to get on boost as it is. Increased lag with the GT2871R for only pure top end power. I would say it will be more driveable on the 2860 but if your chasing power figures or doing mostly track days then go 2871R.

Worst come to worst, its not the hardest turbo to remove if you feel like an upgrade in the future, and you won't have to change 'everything' as someone has suggested.

 

[jamiebennett81]

Is it not going to be too much?

"absolute power corrupts absolutely" and all that.....

Surely that is too much to put theough a FWD car?

agree

normally I would say gt2860rs would be enough, less lag and better driveable everyday power, as I am all for one for driveability as figures are for pub bragging rights

however in Robs case, his GT2x is running very well, and there may not be a big enough jump in power, hence I suggested the gt2871r

I dont think Robs is a daily driver, so in terms of power and fun, the bigger turbo may be the better choice

 

[Murdered LCR]

Gt35 it is then

 

[MrBen2k7]

This may sound dumb, but I don't know much about the LCR's.....

Is there any scope to Twin-turbo these? Or Super-charge them?

I've seen peole supercharge their Ibiza's with good results, is it doable with these?

 

[RobDon]

I'll need to think quick about it, Zircotec phoned me today to say my manifold and DP are done and I'll have them back tomorrow, so I plan to start building things back up next week. The GT2860RS could be an awesome all-rounder and be perfect for me, whereas I might find the GT2871R too laggy and be frustrating to drive. If I go GT2871R now I may end up ruining what could be the perfect turbo for me.

So I am going to run it as the GT2860RS to begin with and see what it's like once fully mapped with the WMI and some advanced timing. If it doesn't feel like a big enough jump in power I will send it off to CR Turbos for the GT2871R upgrade. Because it is top-mounted removing it will be easy.

 

[flex1984]

mental car

 

[RobDon]

The Backdraft manifold and downpipe are back from Zircotec, big thanks to them for doing a quick turnaround, very professional company but also very friendly and informative.

Ceramic coated in silver:

Next week I will be fitting the new turbo kit.

 

[wilz]

what are the benifits of ceramic coating, take its got something to do with heat properties?

 

[RobDon]

Reduces underbonnet temps, improves gas flow/turbo spool, helps prevent things from melting near to the heat source. tells you all about it here:

http://www.zircotec.com/page/track_day_performance_cars/16

 

[Hartosh1]

Will you be taking the car to anymore shows this year Rob? I wouldnt mind having a chat in person as im looking at the GT2860RS aswell for next summer

 

[Shandow]

Zircotec

 

[brightsideteeem]

that not only looks lovely, should help keep things a bit cooler under the bonnet.
Style and purpose. Nice.