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    1. 07-10-2018, 06:35 PM #1
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      VTT 800+ whp capable S55 GC turbo upgrade coming for the BMW F80 M3 and F82 M4

      The S55 turbo market thus far is pretty much dominated by a single company (and a good one at that). The more competition the merrier for enthusiasts, right? VTT (Vargas Turbo Technologies) will finally be throwing their hat in the ring with their GC turbo upgrade.

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      VTT developed this upgrade for quite a while and their well received N54 GC turbo upgrade experience carries over:

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      From concept, to 3D print, to reality. The S55 “GC’s” are close to being installed in the VTT M3 for testing. Very excited to get these finished, tested, and available! These will be using the same V2 GC CHRA’s as our N54 units. GT28 style turbines, 800+WHP capable...
      800+ whp capable is big news and with crank hub fixes out there the S55 platform is about to take a big step forward.
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    2. 07-10-2018, 08:57 PM #2
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      dyno sheet? boost?

      ps2 high flow vs vtt ?
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      Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by 135idct Click here to enlarge
      dyno sheet? boost?

      ps2 high flow vs vtt ?
      I think you missed where it says the upgrade is coming... data will come with it.
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      Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
      I think you missed where it says the upgrade is coming... data will come with it.
      yes, but already they test it, need some data
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      Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by 135idct Click here to enlarge
      yes, but already they test it, need some data
      I'll say one thing for them they do not shy away from data. It will come.
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      Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
      I'll say one thing for them they do not shy away from data. It will come.
      at least compressor wheel pics Click here to enlarge
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      Very cool. are these housings SS?
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      Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by LessIsMore Click here to enlarge
      Very cool. are these housings SS?
      Maybe @Chris@VargasTurboTech knows
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    9. 07-11-2018, 11:13 PM #9
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      Hot side will be SS. Compressor housings are always aluminum.
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      Is this a hybrid or a new turbine housing?
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      They would not be considered in the hybrid category. Click here to enlarge
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      You have these listed on he website, but it reads as the Stage 2 turbos although the title is the GC turbo?
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      Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Blackey Click here to enlarge
      You have these listed on he website, but it reads as the Stage 2 turbos although the title is the GC turbo?
      That listing is about 2 years old, never changed... Edit: My web guy just updated it, removed all description until we get the new site up...
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