So I came across this beast for cheep, recently rebuilt.
Its the K16, the bigger of the K16 series as i can tell. That is all i know about this particular unit. Does anybody know what the capabilities of this turbo are and what i need if i want to put this on my 1.8t

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A different manifold, different cat/dp, tuning, charge piping, and whatever else lol.

 

Is that all? I'll take two

 

I didnt know there was a k16.. Its kinda funny with the huge wheel, but rather small housing. Anyone have a compressor map? Id assume you would need a custom mani (or just a top mount with a different flange), then basically think of it as an elim kit (IC, tune, piping, injectors/rail/fpr combo, clutch, etc)

 

A manifold to fit that turbo onto a A4 1.8t is not easy to find. It is going to spool slower then a GT28rs and make power like a GT28r.

 

I figured a manifold would be hard to find. You think getting the computer programed to the gt28r would work? I've heard this turbo compared to the gt2871r

 

Yes, but not ideal. It would have to be a bit tuned down. Youre probably better of either getting a dyno tune, or scrapping the idea altogether and finding a turbo that is more common on our cars.

 

OK - so what turbos are more common to our cars? I'm adding oil every 2 weeks or so. Its seems to be leaking from the turbo (at least it is leaking down a line that goes to the turbo), and I seem to be blowing a lot of smoke.

So, what is the least expensive way to replace/swap out a turbo? Its' my daily driver, so I cant send the turbo off for rebuild and wait for it to come back.

 

Cheapest and easiest way would be to buy a stock replacement k03. But if your going for more power there are almost unlimited options ranging from about 2 grand and up. If you can find a used eliminator, or full turbo kit thats in good shape, then you'll save alot. Someone posted a used APR stage 3 kit for about 1900 iirc. Not sure what head port the mani was setup for, or the tuning, but I believe it was for an 06a, small port setup.

 

it was for a 2000 a4, but it is sold


and there you go again pimpin' elims