When I had a VR6 turbo, guys using EFRs in the states were seeing a higher rate of failure compared to the tried and test Garretts. So I stuck with ye ol fashioned GT35R!
Anyway, would the TTE420 be a good option to improve spool and power (from the same PSI) over a standard K04? I don't want to push for 400+hp because it gets expensive, but wouldn't mind running Stage 2 eddy power but with a better, sturdier turbo that standard and improve spool up.
I saw Niki post on FB saying that with stage 2 setup and the right fueling additions the TTE420 makes 400 easy.
No doubt that the turbo is superior to most others on the market, maybe because its been tried and tested more than the other hybrids. Shame about the cost though lol
I agree. 400 should be more than enough unless your chasing figures or want an absolute animal.
Has anyone is a stage 2 k04 raced a tte420 to see if the cost is worth the hassle?
Good to know, cheers!
I think a replacement KO4 is a grand +VAT from the dealer (I wouldn't entertain s/hand or rebuilt personally), so if going down that route, I'm already £1200 in. Might as well throw another £600 in and get a much better snail!
I doubt there would be a huge amount of difference between the two when rolling into boost from say, 3rd upwards. I only say that because I've had a rolling race with a Stage 2+ Eddie (mine's stage 1) and the difference wasn't great. Talking edging away rather than pulling away. Then again, unless something stomps off like I've hit the brakes, I always class that as edging away 
I agree, some people seem to confused kicking another cars arse with only just passing them lol
im in a simular situation, I have broken k04 that needs a rebuild. I guess now would be the time to go for a hybrid I suppose but im struggling to justify the cost. i mean 900 or so to rebiuild my broken k04 into a hybrid is pretty much brand new turbo money.
I think just getting the k04 build and fitted + a few gallons of meth and i should be grinning for a while 
Yeah I read all the time about X 'spanking' Y, or 'handed him his arse'..... but in reality, it's probably a 3 or 4 car length pull away over 2 miles
Where you would see a TT420
properly beat a Stage 2 K04 is from a stand still, and the TTE was DSG and 4WD and the K04 a FWD manual
£900 sounds Beach Buggy Turbo money.... I hear they're pretty good, but it's too early to tell with these new companies. We know for a fact an OEM K04 can put in at least 100K miles at standard boost, and then it seems (from the facebook group at least) they wear out super quick from there once you Stage 2+ it!! I guess we don't know how many miles BBTs, TTEs and other reman'd turbos last? I'm in it for life span personally. These engines can do 150-200K easily if looked after. The turbos won't though, so I want to put a proper good one in and forget it.
Lol, reminds of that line from Aliens....."Stop ya grinning and drop ya linen"
