Thats the mindset I have as well. $600 for a potential extra 100hp with stock like spool is a killer deal.

 

I placed second in Stock Appearing at The Shootout on an FP 71HTA compressor upgrade. I literally switched CHRA's and utilized the 9 j pipe and was on my way.

I make 442whp 448wtq @33psi on STM's Mustang Dyno. I ran a 10.92@130.05mph a few weeks back at my home track. I will do a build/dyno sheet thread but this little guy is badass. Forced Performance hit the nail on the head with this one, and it sounds amazing.

For anyone who is on Instagram, look up @STMTuned's IG page and scroll back a few weeks and you can see my dyno pulls.

 

I think this turbo is calling my name this winter. My car is mostly auto x and track. I only drag when I go to the shootout for max effort. I think this will give me a little more that I think I'll need to stand a chance in drag. I would like to see some e85 dyno sheets and see how boost comes on.

 

Those numbers and times are awesome, nice job. Are you using the stock oil line or did you upgrade to the FP version? Also are you using the standard compressor cover or the anti surge one? Thanks

 

84mm cover (was recommended for me to hit my goal, worth every penny in sound alone) and stock feed/drain lines using ONLY Brad Penn 20w50

 

Good to know. I would probably stay with the standard compressor cover for now so I don't have to change my intake setup. And in regards to oil I'm running Penrite 10W-40 racing oil. What wga were you using on this turbo when you hit 442/448

 

I'm glad you're happy with the turbo and unless you develop a boost leak or have other issues there's no reason this turbo should last just as long as a factory MHI 1580 stock turbo. We have sold a LOT of 71HTAs over the years, A LOT, and we rarely see them back. When we do see them back it's usually due to over speed conditions or just crap lubrication, unfortunately the 100's of people who are using the turbo who haven't had problems don't start threads on the internet about it to contrast the negative bits.

OP the turbo is a Great +1 turbo that will allow you to retain a totally stock look and put another 90-100HP worth of air flow on the table to use. Since it uses a stock sized TD05H turbine and a close to stock dimension billet compressor wheel spool doesn't increase while airflow does. So if you're looking for high 300s to low 400s and want as quick of response as possible the 71HTA is more than worth it.

-Michael

 

Michael thanks for the response. Out of curiosity do you guys have any on the shelf? Also do they still ship with the compressor cover and wga?! Thanks

 

At the moment I don't have on on the shelf but takes no time to get one built all parts are in house and waiting to be assembled. Yes they ship with a stock WGA and stock appearing cover.

-Michael

 

Awesome thank you for the information, expect to be recieve an order for one shortly.

 

Thanks for the response, Michael. I didn't know how many you sold but it's a very rare turbo to find info about on this forum. As you said, most people don't post positives. Again, I LOVE mine for my purposes.

 

I ordered mine on a Monday, had it by the following Thursday, a week before the Shootout. They were cranking turbos out too around that time.

I used the plain ole stock IX gate that it came with preloaded a bit. It made 442/448 on STM's mustang dyno, my car barely touched 400whp on the same dyno maxed out on the stock 8 turbo, whereas the 71HTA is deep into the 400's in hp/tq wayyy longer. Again, I'll get my graph up in a thread shortly about my experience with the turbo which is nothing but positive.

 

Hey Michael, would this turbo be an upgrade from an old school FP green? Or anyone else knows if it is......

 

That's good power for the stock wastegate. I'm curious to see what it'll do with my turbosmart 22psi wga

 

Depends on how old the Green, if it's a 1st Gen built from an EVO 8 core then possibly, any newer than that and no.

-Michael