HKS turbo questions

[supraman502]

So I bought this parts car with a "rare hks 51mm turbo" on it. I have no reason not to believe the seller, but there are no markings on it. When selling it, I know someone will ask me how I know that its real. So I'd like to determine 110% if its real and have an answer for any potential buyers.

 

[supraman502]

sorry about the double thread post, my IE locked up and I was unaware the first went through

 

[kamikazemkiii]

Dont know too much about about turbos, but i highly doubt thats a HKS

 

[airhead04]

call hks and tell them the serial number you have there. They should be able to tell you if it legit or not.

 

[dubsupra209]

all the 1s ive seen say hks on them

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

AiResearch is Garrett. Did HKS use Garrett parts for their turbos?

 

[hvyman]

iirc hks uses Garrett and greddy uses Mitsubishi.

 

[Wreckless]

I'm 99% sure that is not an HKS Turbo.

I've seen a large variety of old HKS turbos, T300's, T45S's, T51S's, T04S's, etc, and all of them used 6 blade compressor wheels and had Garrett markings, not AirResearch.

If it had a much older 4-bolt DP discharge I *might* believe it was just really REALLY old, but I'd put money on that not being an HKS turbo of any kind.

Can you get a better pic of the data plate?

 

[supraman502]

I'll try to get some better pics of the data plate

It was sold by one of the "offical SM turbocharger experts" as a rare hks turbo, hopefully he'll chime in.......

 

[supraman502]

ding ding, you win!
I found photos and specs of the turbo this was claimed to be and there nothing alike. You were right about the vband and the compressor wheel.

 

[Nick M]

AiResearch is Garrett. Did HKS use Garrett parts for their turbos?

Yes.

Chris Jensen still has his page up.

http://cjsupra.kendra.com/graphics/ModsPage/CT26T4El.jpg

Manufacturer: Garrett Turbo Inc., Japan
Model: -- P/N: -- (both entries blank)
S/N: (private)
GTI P/N: 467185-65

Part number ; 1104-RT008


Turbine: Garrett AiResearch T-04E
Compressor Trim: 54
Compressor A/R Ratio: 0.50
Turbine A/R Ratio: 0.63
Maximum RPM: 135,000
Maximum Pressure Ratio: 3.2
Airflow: 16.8 - 40.0 lb/min
Maximum Temp: 1670F
Ceramic coated Turbo "elbow"

Just as MDC has up in that other post.