k26/27 - GT3071 comparison

[prosty]

Good thing about the 26/27 is that it is easier (if the 3071 can be) to repair! BB turbos are often not that easy fixed.
I would go with the 3071 if I had the money, but I've experienced the 26/27 and you WILL be satisfied with it, I promise you, great performance and great driveability! Just if you have some extra cash, go with the 3071, otherwise the 26/27 will do fine.

And if you have clearance issues you can always manufacture a flange that gives the turbo a bit of a angle upwards. About an inch or so.

[Bram]

You can easily make some space for the GT3071R. Boost of the GT3071R can be as high as 600 Nm, so about the same as a K27/26 and it boosts all the way at 3200-3300 rpm, which is 600-700 rpm realier than a K27/K26 #8

Just go for the GT3071R, as you can not compare both turbos being in the same league. IMHO

These small fitment changes (hotside and water/oil lines) are worth it!

[Trankelstein]

I think this is why i can´t decide, i like stock-looking, and easy-to fit without modifying anything and not touching the frame, but then this old design thing, is it just the ball bearing?

i´m still unsure but thanks for the input

[s2 on the way]

my 3071 had no fitment issues on stock manifold

[Prophet_dlx]

It has the advantage to be easier to fit, never heard of an k26/27 hitting the body, and its good for approx. the same power and as you don't need new oil lines or restrictors it's about the same price. The german forum say it is more reliable. The big german Tuners Hohenester and MTM make it spool a little bit before 4000 so you are only 300 rpm late on an 3071r, but you'll get a bit more torque.
If I find the thread back on rs246.de i'll send you the link
hth
philippe

[gedu]

GT3071R is much more responsive due to it being ballbearing one. 3071 can boost for 2,4bar. You are comparing an aged design to a more current one.

[Trankelstein]

How much difference is there?

What is the max limit for the k26/27 related to GT3071

I´m trying to decide between the k26/27 and the GT3071 but cannot come to a good conclusion so i need some help.

// Martin