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Dohc · 29th August 2006, 01:04 PM

Hi Guys/Ladies
I have 1994model of Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

and I have been wondering which is better for road use and trackday use to have twinturbo kit og single turbo.(trackdays arent that often)
I think I will be running around 500-600bhp next summer so I was just thinking about which would be better to buy...single turbo kit og twinturbo kit

Im also buying other stuff to do this but I was just wondering about the turbo kit which would be better..

I hope you can understand what I mean

because english is my second language

Cheers.
Teitur (Dohc)

Nocturnal · 29th August 2006, 01:32 PM

For me, up to about 550bhp I will stick with the Twin GT-SS. 600bhp will be 2530, but once you get there, you need to start worrying about turbo shuffle for twin setup without a balance pipe manifold.

I went the single route because for day to day street, I won't really need the turbo on (town driving 30mph), and if I am on the motorway, then single is much more fun. I am looking at 650bhp on my car.

Best road car for day to day drive seems to be the GT-SS over and over again.

NISFAN · 29th August 2006, 03:19 PM

It's up to you, and your preference. Check out the search button.

However, only go single if you buy a complete kit, including manifold, wastegates, downpipe, etc. With this in mind, a single turns out to be an expensive way to get to 550-600bhp.
Therefore, I would go twins - direct bolt on jobbies like GT-SS.

bazgtr · 29th August 2006, 10:20 PM

Simple answer

Twin for street and fast road

Single for drag racing or launches at lights.

Reason.

Twin will give you a nice power pull from pulling away in all gears

Single will lag and then release all the power in one big go, Hence four wheels spinning the car everywhere.

Philip · 29th August 2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazgtr

Simple answer

Twin for street and fast road

Single for drag racing or launches at lights.

Reason.

Twin will give you a nice power pull from pulling away in all gears

Single will lag and then release all the power in one big go, Hence four wheels spinning the car everywhere.

Rubbish.

Phil

SteveN · 30th August 2006, 12:00 AM

Indeed, utter bollocks. Power delivery should tecnically be no different in that respect.

People are so blinkered when all they see is internet rumour and old T88s...

Dohc · 30th August 2006, 12:16 AM

So you think I should just stick to the twinturbo?
I just wanted to ask you guys because you have more expreience than me.

roadie · 30th August 2006, 01:27 AM

Quit slaggin' my t88 !!!!!!

The single vs. twin question has been done to death. A 2530 equiped car can be a great track car, as can a TO4Z equiped car. Aim for a particular hp (ie 550-600) and find a turbo, or turbos suitable for the application.

R.I.P.S NZ · 31st August 2006, 04:02 AM

I think for the guy who started the thread his best option sounds like a good twin upgrade.

JAY-R32 · 31st August 2006, 08:58 AM

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I think for the guy who started the thread his best option sounds like a good twin upgrade.

Exactly , 2530 , GT-SS's or similar , but get matching elbow's at the same time.

R32 Combat · 31st August 2006, 09:07 AM

Ditto what Jay said. Get your self a nice set of shines twins. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.

Dohc · 31st August 2006, 09:52 AM

Exellent..I will do that

thanks for your advices

manage13 · 31st August 2006, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dohc

Exellent..I will do that

thanks for your advices

So what turbo combination have you decided on?

Dohc · 31st August 2006, 01:37 PM

Im going to get myself a nice set of shines twins

GeorgeGTR · 31st August 2006, 05:31 PM

I have a set of 2540's on mine and find them a bit to laggy, just in the same boat as you dohc, should i go for a nice single like a TO4Z or maybe down grade the twins to 2530's. Anyone wanna buy some some 2540's with about 2000 miles on em?

29th August 2006, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dohc GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,363	SingleTurbo or TwinTurbo Hi Guys/Ladies I have 1994model of Nissan Skyline R32 GTR and I have been wondering which is better for road use and trackday use to have twinturbo kit og single turbo.(trackdays arent that often) I think I will be running around 500-600bhp next summer so I was just thinking about which would be better to buy...single turbo kit og twinturbo kit Im also buying other stuff to do this but I was just wondering about the turbo kit which would be better.. I hope you can understand what I mean because english is my second language Cheers. Teitur (Dohc)

29th August 2006, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nocturnal GTROC Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Banzai Oct.07 Issue Posts: 1,789	For me, up to about 550bhp I will stick with the Twin GT-SS. 600bhp will be 2530, but once you get there, you need to start worrying about turbo shuffle for twin setup without a balance pipe manifold. I went the single route because for day to day street, I won't really need the turbo on (town driving 30mph), and if I am on the motorway, then single is much more fun. I am looking at 650bhp on my car. Best road car for day to day drive seems to be the GT-SS over and over again. __________________ WideBody BNR32: Winner of the 2007 Cubism Award!!! Banzai October 2007 Feature Car / MaxPower April 2008 Feature Car For Magazine Feature, Wallpapers, Videos, and more...CLICK HERE!!!

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29th August 2006, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
NISFAN GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herts Posts: 1,696	It's up to you, and your preference. Check out the search button. However, only go single if you buy a complete kit, including manifold, wastegates, downpipe, etc. With this in mind, a single turns out to be an expensive way to get to 550-600bhp. Therefore, I would go twins - direct bolt on jobbies like GT-SS.

29th August 2006, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
bazgtr GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SWANSEA Posts: 706	Simple answer Twin for street and fast road Single for drag racing or launches at lights. Reason. Twin will give you a nice power pull from pulling away in all gears Single will lag and then release all the power in one big go, Hence four wheels spinning the car everywhere.

30th August 2006, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
SteveN GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just off the M5/A40 Posts: 7,209	Indeed, utter bollocks. Power delivery should tecnically be no different in that respect. People are so blinkered when all they see is internet rumour and old T88s...

30th August 2006, 12:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dohc GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,363	So you think I should just stick to the twinturbo? I just wanted to ask you guys because you have more expreience than me.

30th August 2006, 01:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
roadie GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 681	Quit slaggin' my t88 !!!!!! The single vs. twin question has been done to death. A 2530 equiped car can be a great track car, as can a TO4Z equiped car. Aim for a particular hp (ie 550-600) and find a turbo, or turbos suitable for the application.

31st August 2006, 09:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
R32 Combat New Users Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berkshire Posts: 4,357	Ditto what Jay said. Get your self a nice set of shines twins. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.

31st August 2006, 09:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dohc GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,363	Exellent..I will do that thanks for your advices

31st August 2006, 01:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dohc GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,363	Im going to get myself a nice set of shines twins

31st August 2006, 05:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
GeorgeGTR GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: York Posts: 741	I have a set of 2540's on mine and find them a bit to laggy, just in the same boat as you dohc, should i go for a nice single like a TO4Z or maybe down grade the twins to 2530's. Anyone wanna buy some some 2540's with about 2000 miles on em?