Emfitty turbo question

[alpinee30m50]

Got a question for the turbo 24valvers, Im aiming for somewhere in the neighborhood of 300-350rwhp with ARP headstuds an mls headgasket and a holset hx35 on my m50, and was wondering what gasket thickness i should run? I want to have some useable amount of low end power because i hate turbo cars that wont move until 2000rpm's, and the amount of boost i run isnt an issue as long as i pull somewhere around those numbers. I was thinking of using the .120 gasket, does anybody have any helpful input?

Thanks,
Jesse

[einstein57]

Should be able to hit those #'s no problem with a stock gasket. Just need to have your tune right.

[Good & Tight]

Smaller turbo = quicker spool but will sacrifice top end power.

[alpinee30m50]

How much boost will these hold at stock compression? Cuz if i could make those numbers at stock comp and just run an hx30 for quicker spool it'd be great. Would 10-12psi get me there?

And the tune wont be a problem, im going to run it on MS and i have access to a dyno i can use for free and a crazy swedish mechanic that likes making things with turbos go faster than they should

[einstein57]

Check out the e30tech forced induction stickys. Lots of info on what setups make how much power. FWIW a bone stock m20 makes 300whp+ at 14 psi.

[alpinee30m50]

Sick, ill check those out thanks much

[Good & Tight]

Stock HG and headbolts good for 8-9psi.
MLS w/arp's 15+psi.

Your tune has to be spot on.

[alpinee30m50]

Stock HG and headbolts good for 8-9psi.
MLS w/arp's 15+psi.

Your tune has to be spot on.

Well then 12 psi with a good tune mls and new studs sounds like fun