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relentless rider
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Im thanking of trying out a 2871 on my BD tapex,what do you guys thank?
Is anyone running a garrett 2871 on Tapex?
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Tons of sleds with various different kits are running the 2871....go for it.
BC.
Happy Boosting.
BC.
Happy Boosting.
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relentless rider
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EZmoney
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From what i remember of your sled, it had a bd turbo 2860 with a head shim. Im not to sure if the gains will be worth the upgrade,I would stick with what you got unless your getting the new turbo for a steel of a price,or you just need a new turbo because the one you got is pooched. The 2860 will still make good power up to 18 psi and i really dont think the gains will be huge from swapping. So imo i think you should spend your money on another mod like a track or skid ect..
I run the 2871 on mine and like it real well.
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relentless rider
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Hows the spool up time compared to the 2860?
Mine might be a little slower but the top end is very efficient. 18 #'s 2871 is more efficianet that 18 #'s out of a 2860.
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Remmy
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I cooked the bearing in my 2860 which gave me a good excuse to step up to a 2871. Pulls harder up top for sure. Spoolup is still awesome (Alpine Kit) and in theory it should run cooler.
Go with the .64 exhaust side housing and you will get quicker spoolup and still maintain the benefits of the larger turbo.
Go with the .64 exhaust side housing and you will get quicker spoolup and still maintain the benefits of the larger turbo.
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relentless rider
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Yep, i did the same to my 2860,just trying to deside if im going to fix it or get an 2871
How'd you cook your 2860? Not enough idle cool down? Or it was just time? I'm wondering so I don't do the same to my 2860!
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relentless rider
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Not enough oil,the line got pluged up with something and the first ride out it was gone! I check the oil line to see if oil was comming out,and it was,but never taken the fitting off the turbo to check it(used kit).
