Apexi 4A-GTE

[driftersil80]

Has anyone ever turbocharged their 4A-GE engine with an Apex'i turbo? If so, does anyone have any pics of the engine?

[Darkstar]

There were some HKS kits (turbo and twincharger setups), but I haven't heard of any A'PEXi kit. Where did you hear about it? Club 4AG?

[CRASHDRIVE]

Ha ha ha..

I like the fact that you're using Nissans engine/chassi code scheme (such as: KA24DE-T or RB26DETT)

ha ha...

Just because Nissan uses it for their engine codes, that doesn't mean it's across the board ^_^

[Slonie]

Originally posted by CRASHDRIVE
Ha ha ha..

I like the fact that you're using Nissans engine/chassi code scheme (such as: KA24DE-T or RB26DETT)

ha ha...

Just because Nissan uses it for their engine codes, that doesn't mean it's across the board ^_^

Actually Toyota uses the T to denote turbo as well...See: 3T-GTE, 3S-GTE, 2JZ-GTE, etc.

4A-GTE is a perfectly valid way to specify a turbo 4A-GE, and would be the factory code were it ever produced. See also: 4A-GZE (the Z means supercharged).

[driftersil80]

Yes, Slonie is correct. I wont get too mad at you Crashdrive. But, lets just put it this way. If I wanted to be a nooby Nissan engine dude then I would say 4A-GET. Because on Nissans you always tack the "T" on the end. Anyways, could you use Apex's IHI RX-6 BB Turbocharger somehow? I'm wondering this all because I simply can. It just intrigues me to figure it out. Oh and BTW I have looked around and researched this topic.

[Darkstar]

RX-6 is way too large for a 4A-GE. It would be suitable for a 2 liter engine, but not for a little 1.6...

[driftersil80]

What exactly does "too large" mean?

[Darkstar]

"Too large" means that the compressor side blades are too large, making them harder to spin around, and, as a result, causes the turbine side blades to spin slower too. A 1.6 liter engine doesn't create that much exhaust gases, so the energy from their flow is smaller when compared to a 2 liter engine. Do you understand now?

[driftersil80]

Yes, but what exactly does this do in the end? Produce less horsepower then the turbo should or what?

[Wayne]

ahha well fds have little 1.3l engines (supposedly i think it is 2.6l) and ive heard of a few people using that turbo and making over 350hp, hell you could prolyl break 400 if you tried

[Darkstar]

...but the rotary exhast gases flow with much more energy, making them a good base for turbos. Think twice before you write something.

[Nemesis]

darkstar is correct, but you also gotta know what the turbo application will be.

Highway? Drift? Drag?

it'll play a part in tubro choice...a larger turbo might not be the greatest for drag or drift but on the highway a car that needs power and has along time to come up with it...a larger tubro will suit it fine...now for drifting or winding roads or even drag a smaller to midsize turbo does better since it doesn't lag as much and will give u a better boost response rather than...well...more boost...

jus know what ur gonna be doin with the car and chooce the appropiate turbo for the application

[Sideways Spanky]

Almost correct, Nemesis.

For drag applications, you want the biggest turbo possible. Many professional drag racers use large turbo's, and then use a blast of nitrous to spool it very fast. Ever seen Roy Narvaez's Eclipse?

[Wayne]

Originally posted by Darkstar
...but the rotary exhast gases flow with much more energy, making them a good base for turbos. Think twice before you write something.

very tru, i was just adding my two cents, sorry big dog

[NismoSigma]

I really really dont want to sound like an *Censored**Censored**Censored* or a flamer, but why do you need this information if your name says master GT3 drifter, srry please dont flame just an honest question!