disposablehero27

So i have a free t3/t4 hybrid garrett A/R turbo just rebuilt by a trusted mechanic waiting for me. 58mm nonwaste gated. thinking about adding onto the cobra. asking here, what kind of work am i looking at here for that? change internals? would a supercharger be a cheaper or better option? will be rebuild with a 360 degree thrust bearing. just need help deciding price/work/ and what changes are required.

disposablehero27

sorry, its a 1996 mustang cobra, 4.6l 32 valve, got a superchip tuner, 3.73 gears, aluminum driveshaft, cold air intake, 1600cfm throttlebody, straight pipes no cats with flowmasters..think thats all the performcance mods

amoosenamedhank

Well don't think short term here... think long term. What do you want in the end? If you sell yourself short right now because you're trying to save a dollar, you will regret it in the end.

So sit down and figure out where you want this car to go. Right now a supercharger would be easier and cheaper (assuming you are going to buy the rest of turbo kit). But personally I would rather have the turbo.

Internals on the engine is a personal preference, there are plenty of people (myself included) who are boosting on stock internals. There is just a power limit you need to stay under.

disposablehero27

where can i find a kit for that 58mm t3/t4 turbo, would need a different manifold/header right?how much boost to you push now to keep stock internals? have to have a boost controller?

amoosenamedhank

It's usually pretty safe around 400rwhp if you have a good tune. Which is usually 8-10lbs depend on other mods.

You don't have to have a boost control if you don't plan on changing your boost all that often. You can just buy the correct wastegate spring to set your boost pressure.

HaneyMotorsport.Com

You better pick up a second one to make a twin turbo kit. That is to small for a 4.6L.

Casey

disposablehero27

would it give me no gain at all?

livefast1

it will choke the motor on the top end, i don't even think anybody makes a hotside for a 4v or even 2v for that matter with a single t3 flange.

disposablehero27

it came off a 6.5L diesel, i rode in it before it was trashed, it hauld for a bronco. i couldn't expect the same gains from it?

disposablehero27

and i guess it wouldnt' matter if they don't make a flange for that. its a t04b, being rebuilt with a t-series high performance kit,360 degree thrust bearing, the whole 9 yards. how sure are you of the flange situation.