"GT III Turbine" is a new generation of turbo combining MHI brand CHRA with HKS original housings designed from the long term know-how HKS has accumulated over many years.
A New HKS Turbo is Born!!
Renowned high efficiency MHI CHRA for the center cartridge
Recent requirements towards fuel efficiency and emissions control has accelerated the development of turbo technology and this has been adapted for tuning. A high efficiency unit with high boost at low air flow ranges whilst preventing surging is realized.
HKS Original Vehicle Specific Housing
HKS designed housings which utilize the technology, experience and know how built up over many years of turbo charger innovation. Optimal design which minimizes surging is realized through "Made in Japan" manufacturing quality with domestic made casts machined and finished within HKS facilities.
High Versatility
The combination of the ultimate turbine blades and its optimal housing creates an amazingly versatile turbo. High output, high response turbo tends to suffer with surging. GTIII Turbine minimizes surging making it an easy to use unit with flexibility of setup. Whilst this is a thrust bearing type turbo, high response compatible with ball bearing setup has been achieved.
HKS
In October 1973, two talented and spirited young engineers had a vision; to design and build high performance engines and components that major OE manufacturers could not or would not produce.Led by Hiroyuki Hasegawa, a former engineer for Yamaha Motor Company, and his partner Goichi Kitagawa, the two secured a capital infusion from Sigma Automotive Co., Ltd. (hence the name “HKS ”), and began tuning gasoline powered engines in a dairy-farming shed at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. A year later, Mr. Hasegawa designed and built the first aftermarket turbocharger for passenger cars and has never looked back.
HKS pioneered the Japanese aftermarket performance industry by delivering a host of exciting new products, including the first commercially available electronic turbo timer and boost controller. Other early products included piggy-back fuel computers and sophisticated fuel management tools. Clearly HKS was Driving Performance trends for Japanese vehicles.
