[8Series]

I know this must be thread #1,097,797 but I'm about to buy new snails for my car. I have almost 140k miles on the stockers and the rattle is killing me. they're no longer reaching target boost either.

My current modification are:
Upgraded FMIC
AFE CAI
Air Scoops
Wedge Stage 2+ Tune
Kittyless DP
Synapse Charge Pipe + BOV

I am looking at Stage 1 Vargas with billet and inlets upgrades and it's looking to be about $2600 shipped and then another $1300ish to have them installed by my mechanic at B&B Autohaus (Located in San Diego).

Is this my best option for price? I am on a tight budget as I'm going through a divorce currently.

[Gohan335i7]

Get OEM... They will last way longer than any of the aftermarket turbos.. Plus, I am pretty sure they are only 6-700.00 4 each snail. Way less than 2600.00...

[bpdef29]

Depends on your power goals

[8Series]

Originally Posted by bpdef29

Depends on your power goals

I'm looking to go for more than just OEM because of the shitty waste gates (not sure if the newer model OEMs fixed that, haven't researched specifically) and my power goals are only 450+ whp. I'm also going to upgrade to the fuel-it stage 2 lpfp soon

[Grand_hustle17]

Hopefully when i remove my hexons everyone is still in the market lol

[Maniac0908]

Originally Posted by 8Series

I'm looking to go for more than just OEM because of the shitty waste gates (not sure if the newer model OEMs fixed that, haven't researched specifically) and my power goals are only 450+ whp. I'm also going to upgrade to the fuel-it stage 2 lpfp soon

New oem turbos will still rattle.....trust me......

[ritzzzzzwik]

Originally Posted by 8Series

I'm looking to go for more than just OEM because of the shitty waste gates (not sure if the newer model OEMs fixed that, haven't researched specifically) and my power goals are only 450+ whp. I'm also going to upgrade to the fuel-it stage 2 lpfp soon

They say they have, mine haven't rattled in the past 20K since replacement (knocking on wood), but just as many people tell me theirs rattle. Go OEM if you like relaibility. 450+ isnt a huge number. Do inlets, e60 custom tune and you're very much there.

The OEMs rattle but thats about it. They still are very, very reliable even with all the crazy stuff we do. The aftermarkets wont rattle-just blow up

Do a search and see how well aftermarkets are holding up. All claims, negligible proof.

[Yourredness]

I put RB turbos on mine (ets fmic, vrsf downpipes, vrsf inlets cobbV3 and VRSF charge pipe) I made 475whp and 456lbft of torque. The quality is great and I enjoy them

[ritzzzzzwik]

Originally Posted by Yourredness

I put RB turbos on mine (ets fmic, vrsf downpipes, vrsf inlets cobbV3 and VRSF charge pipe) I made 475whp and 456lbft of torque. The quality is great and I enjoy them

how many miles on the RBs?

[Yourredness]

only 3k so far the stock wastegates were going bad so I did all the mods at 85k miles.

[rob1024]

Originally Posted by ritzzzzzwik

They say they have, mine haven't rattled in the past 20K since replacement (knocking on wood), but just as many people tell me theirs rattle. Go OEM if you like relaibility. 450+ isnt a huge number. Do inlets, e60 custom tune and you're very much there.

The OEMs rattle but thats about it. They still are very, very reliable even with all the crazy stuff we do. The aftermarkets wont rattle-just blow up

Do a search and see how well aftermarkets are holding up. All claims, negligible proof.

That's a good one. The aftermarket just get smoked

[ritzzzzzwik]

Originally Posted by rob1024

That's a good one. The aftermarket just get smoked

LOL someone get them a damn nicotine patch!

[tampaturbom3]

I was afraid to post a similar question in fear of getting flamed. I've been sarching our threads for days,,, but our "search" function is lacking.
I'm planning to spend more ($3-$4k range), and I'm assuming from the "searches" that I've done that the Pure, RB's or MMP solutions are the best in that price range.
I seem to see people complaining of issues with VVT, and huge issues with Hexon (blowing up). are there other brands that I should look at (that I've missed)?
I have a sweet new dual BB Garret turbo (72mm) in my garage (that I had obtained for my supra but never put it on) but I like the idea of very little turbo lag with the twins vs. the big single.

[8Series]

Originally Posted by Yourredness

I put RB turbos on mine (ets fmic, vrsf downpipes, vrsf inlets cobbV3 and VRSF charge pipe) I made 475whp and 456lbft of torque. The quality is great and I enjoy them

Do you think you could hit 500 with e85?

[LQQKOUT]

I'll have a set of VTT S1 billets wheel turbos for sale soon.

[8Series]

Originally Posted by LQQKOUT

I'll have a set of VTT S1 billets wheel turbos for sale soon.

I've had a couple offers I might take up for MMP turbos and Hexon RR600 stage 2s for about 2800ish . I'm waiting until I return from my next underway(going out to sea) as I'm active duty Navy.

[quattr0]

Originally Posted by 8Series

I know this must be thread #1,097,797 but I'm about to buy new snails for my car. I have almost 140k miles on the stockers and the rattle is killing me. they're no longer reaching target boost either.

My current modification are:
Upgraded FMIC
AFE CAI
Air Scoops
Wedge Stage 2+ Tune
Kittyless DP
Synapse Charge Pipe + BOV

I am looking at Stage 1 Vargas with billet and inlets upgrades and it's looking to be about $2600 shipped and then another $1300ish to have them installed by my mechanic at B&B Autohaus (Located in San Diego).

Is this my best option for price? I am on a tight budget as I'm going through a divorce currently.

You re on budget and want to install VG turbos? Lotsa risk here. I could send you pictures of the failing/not even 3k miles VG turbos if needed.

I wouls go w OEM if i were you. Or check w Pure. i think they r releasing Stage 1 soon from what ive read.

[AK.]

Originally Posted by tampaturbom3

I was afraid to post a similar question in fear of getting flamed. I've been sarching our threads for days,,, but our "search" function is lacking.
I'm planning to spend more ($3-$4k range), and I'm assuming from the "searches" that I've done that the Pure, RB's or MMP solutions are the best in that price range.
I seem to see people complaining of issues with VVT, and huge issues with Hexon (blowing up). are there other brands that I should look at (that I've missed)?
I have a sweet new dual BB Garret turbo (72mm) in my garage (that I had obtained for my supra but never put it on) but I like the idea of very little turbo lag with the twins vs. the big single.

Definitely Pure turbos.. I'm in the market for them as well.
Haven't heard any issues of them smoking or anything.

[Yourredness]

Originally Posted by 8Series

Do you think you could hit 500 with e85?

a cooler day or meth might get me close. it was 99* that day. intake temps are around 104....

[Snypa]

8Series i decided to go back with stock as well. If you want a little bit more, have them slightly modded and you should be good.

[8Series]

Originally Posted by Snypa

8Series i decided to go back with stock as well. If you want a little bit more, have them slightly modded and you should be good.

Could I make 450 on stockers w/o meth? 450 is my goal

[ferocity02]

Originally Posted by 8Series

Could I make 450 on stockers w/o meth? 450 is my goal

Yes. You will need E85 and upgraded fuel pump and upwards of 20-22 psi. At those levels the life of the OEM turbos will likely be shortened.

Hexon is out of business until further notice, so you can remove them from your options.

I would go with Pure. Their Stage 2 are a little pricey and overkill for your goals, but you won't be pushing them near their limits, so they may just last you awhile. You can also try to work with Pure on a custom Stage 1 version at a reduced cost. I was talking to them about this earlier this year when I thought my turbos were smoking (turned out to be a PCV issue).