i understand where he's coming from i had a t3/t4 sc50 precision turbo and it spooled at about 4000 and that sucked. it didnt hit full boost till about 4500, that was with a tubular top mount mani. but that was on stock cams. i made 340hp and 302tq on all stock internals with a safc tune.
before that set up i had a s14 t28 and i made 250 on all stock with safc and 16lbs that was more fun than the big turbo. especially for sliding.