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Anywhere else To buy a Superseries Turbo charger 61,65,75 other than Lindsey Racing ??

Dan944t

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Hi guys ,

im beginning to research how much a larger turbo for my 951 will be , and I know the Lindsey Racing super series is a straight bolt on tried and tested, so I’m looking into maybe the 65,75 and poss the 61 but think I’d rather go the next size up as I’d like to run a descent amount of boost in near future.

Is is there anyone in the UK that any of you know of that I can purchase these? As I don’t fancy the huge taxes on top once it gets over here from America.

Anyone know if these are Garrett? And go by a number?

any help appreciated as always!

thanks Daniel
 
I've got a 'brand new' Super 61-10, had it in the garage for a few years. AFAIK the 10 hotside is no longer available. Using a bigger compressor without doing the same with the turbine doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Just about everyone on the Yankee forums said the Super 61 is too big for a 2.5 engine, but I know 2 or 3 people here have been happy with it. The Lindsey turbos are old school, there's less laggy options available now.
 
Just to add, I think there are turbo companies in this country that can modify the standard turbo.
 
Hi blade, send me a pm if your wanting to sell it?

do You know if the k26 can be converted to match the 61 or 65? And doEs anyone know who , and if it’s worth doing ?


 
No probs I will ask him thanks

I wonder if there are any firms over here that sell an upgrade similar to these super series straight bolt ons? Can’t surely be only Lindsey Racing ???


 
Hi Dan

Personally I wouldn't go any bigger than the 61, if it's a similar spec to my 60 then it should be capable of making well over 600bhp at 1 BAR, not on a 2.5 though I hasten to add. As Paul stated, some have said it's too big for a 2.5, that's complete rubbish.
If wishing to source something in this country try talking to Turbo Technics or (IIRC) Chris at Universal Turbo's who have rebuilt my turbo twice over the years.
The KKK26/27 will not be able to be upgraded to the LR series, they have far bigger turbine housings with IIRC a choice of hot sides.
Try talking to Lindsey direct about shipping, in the past they have supplied me with very expensive items but listed them at a far lower value to reduce import duty. Of course there is a rusk to this as the package will only be insured for the stated value. This is how things were done in the old days, not sure if this is still an option or not.
As Paul says, things have moved on in turbo design, I have never felt the need to change mine, it's been fitted with better bearings during it's rebuild anyway. Hot side size is up to you, I haven't gone mad here as things are tight in this area, what I do strongly recommend though is a larger downpipe to the exhaust, my system is 3" along it's entire length which makes a big difference to the Turbo's ability to push those gases out quickly, too much back pressure is your engine's enemy.

Cheers

Pete
 
Cheers Pete,

i was thinking of asking universal turbos as i think I think they are the ones I used to balance my shaft and check I had no cracks on the blade, I also bought the rebuild kit off them. I just don’t know what size to tell them if they ask for sizes.

I have a slight option for buying from Lindsey in America , as my wife’s cousin always said if I ever want anything bought and sent over to ask him as his secret service and protects the president he gets special shipping, I e just never liked to bother anyone so have never taken him up on his offer as yet , but might just ask the question maybe?

Daniel
 
Tell universal which Lindsey turbo you'd like, they should know the details and whether they can offer something similar/better..

Cheers

Pete
 
Dan944t said:
I have a slight option for buying from Lindsey in America , as my wife’s cousin always said if I ever want anything bought and sent over to ask him as his secret service and protects the president he gets special shipping,

Daniel



Is he Gerard Butler [:D]. If you go the Lindsey route the ball bearing turbos spin up much quicker apparently.
 
blade7 said:
Dan944t said:
I have a slight option for buying from Lindsey in America , as my wife’s cousin always said if I ever want anything bought and sent over to ask him as his secret service and protects the president he gets special shipping,

Daniel



Is he Gerard Butler [:D]. If you go the Lindsey route the ball bearing turbos spin up much quicker apparently.


???? I know it must sound hard to believe ... but his actually one of his right hand mans and one of the guys that you see standing outside a plane when the presedent walks down the stairs to meet the queen often shown on TV....I suppose one of us has to be related to these people ??

Thanks for the info so far ??


cheers Frenchy, yes I’ve had a chat with him on his WhatsApp and yes his in a pool somewhere lucky sod!!!
 
944Turbo said:
Also worth speaking to Simon Peckham he has a lot of turbo and 944 experience https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/Profile/6368/ or before I knew Simon, my 26/8 turbo was/rebuilt converted to a K27 I think still with with an 8 hotside by ITS https://www.itsturbos.co.uk/ I don't think you can go much bigger than a K27 coldside mine touched the inlet manifold!
Tony


Cheers for this info Tony , sorry for the late response been crazy busy lately!

Iurns looking like getting it done with a hybrid over here is going to cost me near on £2000 + ?? but I’m still slowly researching it . I want it capable of 500bhp as I don’t wish to buy another
 
Dan944t said:
Iurns looking like getting it done with a hybrid over here is going to cost me near on £2000 + ?? but I’m still slowly researching it . I want it capable of 500bhp as I don’t wish to buy another


Ball bearing LR Super 61 stage 5 is around $2000. Maybe less through your secret service contact.
 
944Scott said:
Is a there a LR61 and a super series LR61 ?


Hi Scott..

The LR super series range are their best turbochargers with a very good track record. They are arguably one of the best available for the 951. There is only the super series, no plain LR61, they do offer two types of bearings though, the 360 and the twin bearing unit. These turbo's are based on Garrett units built to the highest of standards..

My own is a 61 with both oil and water cooling, you can opt for oil alone although I wouldn't advise it.

Pete

Pete



 
Thanks, I have one sat in my garage that came off track car. I'm not sure off hand which one it is but I do know it has a modified oil pick up pipe plus a set of Promax stage 3 chips.
 

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