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disco potato... what is it?

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:42 am
by mud4b
hi all

does anyone know what a disco potato is.

i assume its a kind of turbo. there seems to be a lot of mention about it.


thanks mark.

Re: disco potato... what is it?

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:49 am
by weeman
mud4b wrote:hi all

does anyone know what a disco potato is.

i assume its a kind of turbo. there seems to be a lot of mention about it.


thanks mark.
google it...

the disco potatoe was a custom garret project for the srDET20 turbo motors it was good upgrade as it came on boost early and still revd out...

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:05 pm
by Ruffy
Check the Garret site, they should have info on it.
It was a GT28 i think. Ball bearing jobbie..

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:32 pm
by HotFourOk
Image

Garrett GT28RS Ball Bearing Turbocharger Assembly with Integral Wastegate.....

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement range: 1.7-2.7L
Output Range 250-320 horsepower.
Compressor Wheel Diameters – 1.86â€

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:39 am
by bluemq
You can get them for $1250 or so if you shop around.

HPIABOX used to do specials every now and then so maybe just ask them for a discount.

Also look on nissansilvia.com in the sponsors section, likely someone has a deal on turbos.