Affordable BKD turbo upgrade

nztdi1

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Hi everyone.

Have a BKD in a fishing boat, hooked up to a stern leg. Currently just running the standard turbo but wanting to upgrade to something capable of around 200hp just for getting it up on step. Boat is then run on closer to 50% throttle the rest of the time. Wanting something not too much laggier than standard. The popular Gtd1752vrk sounds ideal but a bit expensive for a saltwater environment where replacement turbos likely. Will be making a jacketed manifold at the same time so want a turbo not integrated into a manifold ideally. Can work around anything else. Any recommendations for more affordable upgrade options would be greatly appreciated!
 

nztdi1

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Can anyone comment on how much laggier a gtb1756vk would be, being newer technology but off a 2.7L? These seem fairly affordable now and should meet my hp requirements.
 

nztdi1

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Well I think I've managed to answer my own question and a gtc1549vz off an audi might be the way to go. Already vacuum too. Have seen various reports of their capability from 170-220hp can anyone comment? Not the end of the world if I'm slightly short of my 200hp goal
 
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