R33 GTR turbo's?

[Godzilla32]

Hey guys, im after some opinions. I have a stock R32 GTR (boost restrictor removed 12.6psi) with the front turbo already replaced (due to exh wheel delamination). Recently i pulled both the turbo's off and found the rear one needs a rebuild or replace. I rang around and found a pair of R33 GTR turbo's with 80,000 on them at Ice Perf in Melb. They have been swapped for a/m items. Is it worth me buying them both for $800 or is it not worth it as 80,000km's is getting up there as far as ceramic turbo life goes.. I just want something reliable until i replace both with new a/m items...The other option is to just buy one more turbo for between $400-600 off an R32 GTR.

Thanks in advance,

Deren

[Tommyk]

I dont think running two different turbos would be a good idea mate. They do have different specifications.

You also should be able to find 2x turbos for much cheaper than $800. Check the forums

[Godzilla32]

that was for two

[cowie165]

Deren I'd say that just replacing the R32 turbo would be the way to go. Save some cash for when you replace them anyway. The R33 turbos in here are generally advertised at $350neg per turbo.

You could most certainly buy an R32 turbo for less than $400. There are plenty of guys out there in your shoes that have a turbo kark it and decide to replace both - hence the ads for 1xR32 turbo, 1x R32 paperweight, and just want a few hundred dollars to get it out of their garage.

I recently read an old HPI article that compared the GTR turbos across the range. Basically the R33 turbos aren't really an upgrade in the true sense of the term. IMO save your cash (like me! )

Cheers

Mark

btw Did you buy your car through Prestige? It looks like this one, which I very nearly bought. Ended up buying #2310

[Godzilla32]

Yep lol thats my baby..Ok i think i will just stick with an r32 paper weight hehe.