New Turbo For Rb25det / Off Ebay

[AKW]

I would like to know your opinion on what would be the best thing to get off of ebay or otherwise. I have around 700$ *USD* and since I am in the land of Garrett I can get some cheap-er. I am just lost as to which direction to go. I am only looking to push 12-16 pounds of boost really. I have a series 1.5 GTST R33 and it has a FMIC, 3", and a HKS Super Induction intake (AKA the mushroom).

If you could be so kind as to link me to some good bolt on turbos or some with a kit to block off water cooling... just something to the sort I would apreciate it.

[bluey33]

Get another $300 and buy a power FC... Then save for tune.

Don't buy a cheap turbo, as it will be SHIT and you don't have supporting mods for it.

Or buy some second hand coilovers.

Edited August 15, 2008 by bluey33

[AKW]

Dude, the point here is that I need a turbo, not that I need a tune...

The seals on this turbo are going bad. I don't need to go overboard... besides, we have a wideband and an SAFCII.

The Series 2 engine's turbo sucks... the seals are f**ked and I have no one to rebuild the internals.... so, I need a new turbo. Unless someone has another suggestion?

Also, thanks for the help mate... it is just I am a tad bit tired if all that sounded harsh. I am going to bed.. I will be back soon... and a single 800$ turbo isn't cheap. It would be for a "kit" from HKS or something. But an 800$ turbo... not cheap.

Oh, and I have the 800 I just want a 700 if possible. Even if it is 1000 f**k it and show it to me.. goodnight.

Edit...

My car has Tein all the way around it... that has nothing to do with a turbo either...

Edited August 15, 2008 by AKW

[bluey33]

Well looks like you forgot to INFORM us of what you really have.

$800 is cheap, even if a second hand HKS item (goodluck finding one at that price)

You could prob get a bush bearing turbo rebuilt for $1300

Or wait for a second hand Highflow to come along

but here ya go:

turbo kit

Turbo - buy lines, dump etc.

turbo

Stock turbo's don't "suck", many have lasted 250,000+km and 15years.

Edited August 15, 2008 by bluey33

[R31Nismoid]

$700 US wont buy you anything decent

If thats all you have, spend $300 US and get a replacement stocker.

[FloydWestwood]

im with nismoid, just replace with a stocker, then sace for power fc. power fc mmmmm yum!!

[paulr33]

as the others have said if you cant afford a good one get a stocker replacement

but both options have their inherit risks - ie 2nd hand stocker vs new el-cheap/chinese turbo

have a read of the ebay link in my signature about buying cheap chinese turbos from ebay

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

For that price anything you buy 2nd hand will be f**ked. Turbo's are expensive items. Just buy a stocker.

[AKW]

Found a local guy who has a stock RB25DET turbo from a series 1 I can local pickup... 400$ installed to my car...

Has 25k miles and 2 track passes. No shaft play...

What do you guys think?

[R31Nismoid]

$400 installed is too cheap is what i think

[Al]

$400 installed sounds reasonable, for a stock turbo, provided he does a proper job.

25K miles sounds like bullshit though, considering the car is 14yrs old. Still could be a good turbo as i have seen other stock turbos last over 150,000km

[116.hks]

how ya going mate. i would definetly stay with getting a stock turbo replace your worn turbo. i have seen first hand what happens when you buy cheap chinese type turbos. not pretty. lets just say your exhaust wont rust. lol. i agree with the others. save up and buy a decent plug in type computer, but you could also do minor up grades such as fuel pump, fuel reg and a decent flowing exhaust if you don't already have one. turbo upgrade without management is pointless. for 400 i would probly buy that turbo to get me out of trouble. good luck.

[AKW]

Thanks guys. I think I will go ahead and buy it then. I really trust the guy who has it. And 25K miles since last rebuild is I think what he means. He runs his RB25 in an S13 at the track. The stock turbo has been off of it.

[R31Nismoid]

$400 installed sounds reasonable, for a stock turbo, provided he does a proper job.

25K miles sounds like bullshit though, considering the car is 14yrs old. Still could be a good turbo as i have seen other stock turbos last over 150,000km

I was going off "pick up ... $400 installed"

So im assuming thats supply and fit... i could be wrong though as its a little ambiguous.