Iam close to buying a T36 I was just hoping to see a few graphs from anyone running one and what setup you are running please! I have heard good things about these turbos, I have a 2002 JDM STI and want to get my setup right for 410-420 but I'd be happy with anything over 400 with low spool, cheers

Rich

 

Have a look with the search box rich ! Just did a quick search and there are a few graphs on 2.0 and 2.5 martyn Jeffrey has done a few of these .

Maz

 

Il have a look now maz cheers, if anyone else has one not on here I'd love to see it

 

Are you aware of the problems with them as well rich? There been a few that have failed.

 

What are the problems ?

 

oil seals letting oil pass was the biggest one, i think there is either a new revision or soon to be a new revision

 

Yep I heard about the oil issues I spoke to Alan from engine tuner and they have a breather mod to get around it.

 

A smaller banjo on the oil line too I heard helps eliminate the problem

 

Are you referring to the oil issue Sarg? Or have some fully failed?

 

Yes passing oil rich, I know I guy from Torbay scoobies he's t36 completely shat its self. He's Running a precision turbo now.

 

They are currently in progress with turbo technics to get rectified but it's been months now as I was waiting for one. They are also being converted to roller bearing .
When they will be ready........well your guess is as good as mine.
I went another route instead after waiting months to no avail.

 

Cheers for the info, I will not be buying one! Sarg what are you running a again?

 

Oh dear it doesnt look good for the T36.

 

Got a Md321t your more then welcome to come out for a ride rich are you about Sunday?

 

Thats the other turbo on my list mate! I'd be keen to come for a ride to see what it's like for sure, my folks are here this weekend though so Sunday eve I'm around if that works for you? Drop me a text if easier

 

Indeed! good turbo by the sound of it but has issues hopefully they will be better with this new rollerball update

 

i have a brand new one to go on my 2.1 build.it is the earlier one.It has been back to TT
to have the problem rectified.

 

I will give you a text Sunday rich

 

 

Hope it resolves the problem for you mate

 

I would speak to martin at engine tuner before You make a decision and start spending money the new precision turbos that enginetuner are fitting are making awesome power, Rule of thumb mate speak to the experts

 

The t36 was a flavour of the month turbo down enginetuner and they were a let down.

Let's see how the bolt on precision turbos gets, not many good reviews coming out of the states about reliability?

Pay your money take your chance that's the motto...lol

 

I don't know if et have the presicion turbo on shelf, but when I enquired with sumo, they were a made to order item at a couple of weeks or so, so I sacked the idea as there was no definate lead time.
The problems were the older units I'm lead to believe

 

Wouldn't stop me buying a t36 if it was redone properly but I will sit back and see how the precision turbos go all ranges of turbos have had problem s including MD and SC turbos its all about drivability thats why you should speak to the real experts not the forum experts a lot of people go wrong by not putting on the right turbo for the right engine and mods 2litre cars and 2.5 drive completely different and I have had both thats why soms don't drive as good as they should hey sarge

 

One good thing about the md turbos they do come with 2 year warranty

can't comment on there after service tho... Mines never gone wrong

Like you say plenty of experts out there some behind keyboards some in garages.

Like with any mods pay your money take your chance

 

Mate I'm trying to give this guy the right advice so he will be happy with his car you should do the same you know for example your MD is best suited to the 2,5 not your 2 litre thats why its laggy isn't it my point is drivability that why I'm leading him to Martin and engine tuner for advice yes the MD and SC range are good turbos but you should also be steering this chap to the right result thats why he has asked the question

 

You could also say the presicion turbo is also suited to a 2.5. Doesn't stop traders advising for their set up, it's makes good power etc.
For the op's goal would have to be a tried n tested unit to which I'll say sc42

 

Very true I'm be upgrading my turbo on my 2.5 soon as I'm still unsure on the precision I was going to get a t36 fitted by Martin till they started having issues but I know what makes a good tuned car and that is listening to the people that know what is right for your needs drveability and response for me everytime and yes I might go for SC42 myself yet but either way Martin will be advising me and mapping it

 

There's a few guys run the md321t on the 2.0 and are very happy, yes it's laggy under 4k rpm but after that pulls very hard to the redline.

Anyone looking for 400+ on a 2.0l will get lag under 4K rpm, it's after the 4K where it all happens.

I'm not miss leading people

Ps Andy Forrest says the md321t is the best turbo for a 2.0l apparently?

 

As I said I already spoke to Alan