2871r Eliminator housing change Help.

[Lowdaily]

I currently have a 2871r elim but was wondering if the housing on the turbo could be changed, i would like a 2871r with external waste along with the T3 flange. Is it possible to make the swap? 'easy swap'? I should of just bought the full blown 2871r turbo to be honest my bad.

Id like to change the compressor and turbine housings.... Genuine garret.

Thanks christian

[flynnr]

can i ask why? if you go full gt2871r with a real agressive tune you will fk up your internals... elim should be perfect for keeping it right within a safe threshold

[A4Rob]

can i ask why? if you go full gt2871r with a real agressive tune you will fk up your internals... elim should be perfect for keeping it right within a safe threshold

Seems like he is just asking if the swap is possible.


Sure it is possible. You will need a new T3 exhaust manifold, modified or new down pipe, different intake setup, and obviously a external wastegate + dump tube.

Is it worth it? Probably not... unless you upgraded to a 3076 and a different tune.

[B5A4Kevin]

sell the elim and get a 30 series then do the t3 as rob has said

[flynnr]

ah yeah i guess i was looking further into it than i should have, listen to the other guys in that case sorry for coming off as an ass

[Jeff]

I currently have a 2871r elim but was wondering if the housing on the turbo could be changed, i would like a 2871r with external waste along with the T3 flange. Is it possible to make the swap? 'easy swap'? I should of just bought the full blown 2871r turbo to be honest my bad.

Id like to change the compressor and turbine housings.... Genuine garret.

Thanks christian

Christian,

Is there any reason you want to go with a T3? T3 housings house a T3 turbine wheel, and you have a 28-series turbine wheel. Going to a T3 housing will spool your turbine wheel way out it's efficiency range, and add extra lag. Since you have an eliminator, which is a T25-based housing cased into a K03/04 inlet, I would stick with that. If you REALLY want to run an external wastegate, you will need a full-frame T25 manifold that supports an external wastegate, and simply have your internal flapper on the T25 housing welded/capped shut. Also, your only option for your 71R Eliminator is the T25/GT28R style 2-bolt housing, for your compressor wheel has a smaller inducer diameter (49.2mm/71mm) than the "full-frame" 2871's (51.2mm/71mm).

[Lowdaily]

I have my internals sorted just had block rebore to fit 82.5mm Mahle Pistons / Eagle Rods. I just wish i have gone for something larger now i wanted to remain stock looking on the turbo side. I do have 2.5" inlet on the turbo rather than the crap stock fitting one. I was thinking of just buying the housings so that it was a full blown one obviously not if the compressor wheel is smaller in diameter. I know if i was to change the exhaust housing to a T3 it would help rather than the 3 bolt on factory as the exhaust holes alot smaller than a T3 mani, if i was to do this it would be possible to run a T3 mani with external as the rear housing can be purchased without the shutter door.

[Lowdaily]

Ive tried to sell it on some forums here in UK had no look pushing it on. Hopefully some one will and id go purchase a gt30 :)

[flynnr]

i would have picked it up from you if you were in the states... how much to ship to 54751? :)

[Lowdaily]

Offer me a good price for turbo with the 2.5" inlet kit and mani id pay half shipping. Will through in a THS decat pipe if interested heat wrapped...

[nunya]

I currently have a 2871r elim but was wondering if the housing on the turbo could be changed, i would like a 2871r with external waste along with the T3 flange. Is it possible to make the swap? 'easy swap'? I should of just bought the full blown 2871r turbo to be honest my bad.

Id like to change the compressor and turbine housings.... Genuine garret.

Thanks christian

Its doable, i just did it in fact. Helped spool a lot and picked up 85ish ft/lbs and 50whp with supporting mods, 3in exhaust, spa mani, etc. I picked this one up:
http://www.034motorsport.com/oscthum...SG-032_450.jpg

I can shoot you dyno sheets if your interested.

--dillon