Turbo comparison. BR500, Kriss144BB, T3/T4, Big 16, beat to death? Lets name the pros/cons Options

[KOU In3]

A lot of the Garretts out there are oil cooled only. My BB T3/T4 has the water blocked off actually to run oil cooled only. Personally I look at it aa being analogous to the oil cooler located in the oil filter housing on the '91+ cars.

As to power, you have to realize a few things here. The comparison isn't exactly a direct one. The BR500 is a specific turbo. The T3/T4 is a whole family of turboes making anywhere from 300-650hp. It definately depends which one you choose.

Same for the BB turboes. Look at it as a $400 or so option to add to your turbo. With the price comes better spool, increased durability to some abuse and a decreased durability to to others.

As to price. Sure the BR500 is expensive but don't forget about the external wastegate you'll need to run most other turbos that big.

Overall, it comes back to what's becoming my mantra. What's your end goal and what's your budget to get there?