3S-GTE USDM Turbo Engine Gen2 +gt2871r+powerfc Or Gen3+gt2871r????

hotmr2turbo · 03-11-2010, 04:51 PM

Which one would you go for and what can you expect out of each?

Bak@EMSPowered · 03-11-2010, 06:16 PM

I'd say go with a Gen3 + S252 or a Gen2 + S250.

The S252/Gen3 combo will net you around 320-350whp right out of the box. And the S250/Gen2 combo would get you to around 270-300whp. And both with insanely quick spool.

hotmr2turbo · 03-14-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baktasht

I'd say go with a Gen3 + S252 or a Gen2 + S250.

The S252/Gen3 combo will net you around 320-350whp right out of the box. And the S250/Gen2 combo would get you to around 270-300whp. And both with insanely quick spool.

I already have my gt2871r kit i'm just not sure if a should spend extra cash to go stand alone on a gen 2 or simply swap in a gen 3.

Russell the Love Muscle · 03-14-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotmr2turbo

I already have my gt2871r kit i'm just not sure if a should spend extra cash to go stand alone on a gen 2 or simply swap in a gen 3.

well it would be more expensinve to buy a gen3, would it not?

In my eyes, the stand alone ems would be the best way to go, because if you change anything in the future, you can always re-tune the ems and get every last hp out of it!

CJMR2T · 03-14-2010, 02:11 PM

That's really a tough call. If it were me, I would go with the Gen 3 then start saving for a standalone.

Bak@EMSPowered · 03-14-2010, 02:29 PM

It really depends on your power goals. If you're shooting for anything up to around 290whp I'd say stick with your Gen2 and just bolt the turbo on and go have fun.

If your power goals are anywhere above that the Gen3 is really the way to go.

Whats your budget, power goals, etc..?

hookedup96rolla · 03-15-2010, 03:17 AM

stay gen2 and then also pick up some 550s. get em real cheap for about $100 on supraforums.

3sgtepower · 03-15-2010, 03:19 PM

Id keep the stock 440's, run one of those ebay .50trim kits, and a methanol injection kit and do 11's for under $1500 in mods.

Jose Rosario has a similar setup and did 11.4@120mph.

hookedup96rolla · 03-15-2010, 09:24 PM

not with an ebay turbo

hotmr2turbo · 03-16-2010, 12:23 AM

right now i would satisfied with 300 whp.

I think im gonna stick with the gen 2 and get the power fc.

thanks for the input guys

Russell the Love Muscle · 03-16-2010, 01:05 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Power FC is only made for the Gen3...

91whitehardtopturbo · 03-16-2010, 01:14 AM

Apaptive harnesses are available for the difference of Gen 2 vs Gen 3. For plug n play

Bak@EMSPowered · 03-16-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotmr2turbo

right now i would satisfied with 300 whp.

I think im gonna stick with the gen 2 and get the power fc.

thanks for the input guys

Just reduce your power goal to 280whp and stick with 100% stock gen2 and a turbo kit. You'll be much happier with the outcome.

hotmr2turbo · 03-16-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baktasht

Just reduce your power goal to 280whp and stick with 100% stock gen2 and a turbo kit. You'll be much happier with the outcome.

I'd de happy with 280 whp for sure!

But why not upgrade the engine management? It would be easier to extract a bit more hp.

Bak@EMSPowered · 03-17-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotmr2turbo

I'd de happy with 280 whp for sure!

But why not upgrade the engine management? It would be easier to extract a bit more hp.

Because with the cost of the Powerfc, the wiring harness, sensors, and a proper tune + dyno time. That cost gets very high, very quick.

03-11-2010, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
hotmr2turbo The Artist Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 61 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Gen2 +gt2871r+powerfc Or Gen3+gt2871r???? Which one would you go for and what can you expect out of each?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-11-2010, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bak@EMSPowered Banned Seller Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,925 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 165 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/93% )	I'd say go with a Gen3 + S252 or a Gen2 + S250. The S252/Gen3 combo will net you around 320-350whp right out of the box. And the S250/Gen2 combo would get you to around 270-300whp. And both with insanely quick spool.

03-14-2010, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
CJMR2T Fabricator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 3,692 Thanks: 3 Thanked 356 Times in 337 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	That's really a tough call. If it were me, I would go with the Gen 3 then start saving for a standalone.

03-14-2010, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bak@EMSPowered Banned Seller Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,925 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 165 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/93% )	It really depends on your power goals. If you're shooting for anything up to around 290whp I'd say stick with your Gen2 and just bolt the turbo on and go have fun. If your power goals are anywhere above that the Gen3 is really the way to go. Whats your budget, power goals, etc..?

03-15-2010, 03:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
hookedup96rolla No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	stay gen2 and then also pick up some 550s. get em real cheap for about $100 on supraforums.

03-15-2010, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
3sgtepower Banned Seller Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,574 Thanks: 6 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/75% )	Id keep the stock 440's, run one of those ebay .50trim kits, and a methanol injection kit and do 11's for under $1500 in mods. Jose Rosario has a similar setup and did 11.4@120mph.

03-15-2010, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
hookedup96rolla No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	not with an ebay turbo

03-16-2010, 12:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
hotmr2turbo The Artist Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 61 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	right now i would satisfied with 300 whp. I think im gonna stick with the gen 2 and get the power fc. thanks for the input guys

03-16-2010, 01:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Russell the Love Muscle Local Douche Bag Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 719 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Power FC is only made for the Gen3...

03-16-2010, 01:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
91whitehardtopturbo hefeweizen!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: warner robins, Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Apaptive harnesses are available for the difference of Gen 2 vs Gen 3. For plug n play