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Old 28 November 2009, 10:15 PM
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Here we have a very rare MD304 which is a Lateral Performance/Turbo Dynamics hybrid. Effectively and VF/Garrett Hybrid (rollerbearing). Was rebuilt some 6k ago before it went on my wagon.

These can produce 360/370 bhp with excellent spool. Made 1 bar by 3k on my car and full boost by 3400 rpm and this is on a standard 2.0. Therefore on par performance with a 18g but with better spool, imo a far better option for a mid range turbo. It only ran up to 1.3 bar on mine as it just about maxed out my 440's at that boost.

So I reckon this has got to be worth £400 + delivery.
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Old 29 November 2009, 08:28 PM
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Good turbo's these i had one on my p1 running approx 360 bhp,mine had a ported front inlet though ,yours still looks really thick wall material if you know what i mean,wonder if it was an option?.
bttt for a good turbo
12.6 1/4 + full trim i managed on one.
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Originally Posted by scooby tech
Good turbo's these i had one on my p1 running approx 360 bhp,mine had a ported front inlet though ,yours still looks really thick wall material if you know what i mean,wonder if it was an option?.
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12.6 1/4 + full trim i managed on one.
Mark probably had some different specs. If I was to estimate power on mine I would say approx 330 @ just 1.3 bar. 360 is deffo more like their prime operating range with the right level of boost.

Nice 1/4 btw, just shows how good this turbo is. Makes a very nice road car turbo too
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Will this fit in the std location on a newage?
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il take this.

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