Good idea or BAD idea....?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...71220

Do u guys think i should shell out the $250 or just waite on save some money and get a new manifold and a t3/t4. Not really trying to go crazy with my WHP goals I think maybe 250whp-300. All responses welcomed. And thanks again.


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With those goals, that would be a good turbo. It should be more than capable to support them (it would be pushing it w/300hp) but you'll have an incredible spool time. The GTR turbo's use a ceramic turbine blade that greatly reduces spool time. You have to be careful with them though, because if you do over-boost on them, you'll start braking blades. If seen some pretty well toasted Supra turbos that people overboosted on with those ceramic blades. For that price, I say go for it!

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Yeah the blades are what kinda turned me off to it but the price really caught me so i was kinda torn. Thanks float.

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No prob, let us know what you decide.

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Will do. I'm almost 100% sure i'm gonna get it though, also i can use sr20 turbo elbow on that turbo right, or am i just absolutely incorrect.

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I wouldn't bother with a ceramic bladed job personally.

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thats not a bolt on affair like the guy says. the inlet is different than an SR, the compressor outlet is different from both SR and CA, and the oil lines all don't work. Its not significantly better than the SR t25, and its ALOT less of a turbo than an s14 or s15 t28. I wouldn't waste my time or money with it...

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I stand corrected. I guess I'm a :dunce

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Its cool float, thanks guys.


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