is this a nice turbo for a Ca18

[F3600]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33742

well , i cannot go wrong with an HKS turbo. The turbo seem to be in good shape. The turbo only need an actuator.. is it hard to change ? Is the stock one can do the job?

ill try to find some spec on the turbo itself

Any comment is welcome.

Im lookin at 300 at the crank something in that range. Im gonna read the chapter about turbo spec in maximum booost , to better understand all theses numbers.

COMPRESSOR:-Wheel- 63 Trim - 47.7 Inducer / 60.1 Major-Housing- 60 Inlet / 50 Outlet - 0.60 A/RTURBINE: -Wheel- 62 Trim - 53.0 Major / 41.7 Exducer-Housing- GT25 inlet / Internal GT25 oulet - 0.64 A/R

Ive just seen the price for a new unit .. damn jdm stuff its crazy lo2100 US

[rico05]

If you get that I WILL hate you If it was 2 months from now, that would be on my CA

[c-rad]

I dunno.... for almost $650 for a used turbo that is equivalent to an S15BB, I would cough up the extra $100 and just get one of those instead.

[themadscientist]

S14 turbo is about $700.00 new from Nissan. I don't risk used BB turbos, too expensive when they pop and that one is suspiciously clean.

[azncorruptedo17]

S14 turbo is about $700.00 new from Nissan. I don't risk used BB turbos, too expensive when they pop and that one is suspiciously clean.

you can get s14 turbo from nissan? is that confirmed? also... aren't the s14 turbos half bb?

[c-rad]

you can get s14 turbo from nissan? is that confirmed? also... aren't the s14 turbos half bb?

Just contact the guys at jspec.com I think they quoted me $800 shipped for an S15BB T28

[slownslurious]

To answer the question, yes that is a really nicely sized turbo for the ca18det (from what I've read) and it should give you a very responsive, flexible powerband.

Whether or not its a good deal, I dunno about. Sure looks like its in good shape, and his feedback is good, so the price is up to you.I'd rather have HKS bling than OEM nissan myself... does that make me a label whore?

[float_6969]

... does that make me a label whore?

Yes. Yes it does. You are a whore. You're a whore and I'm your pimp. SO WHERE'S MY MONEY BIOOTCH?!?!?!

*Smacks a ho

I SAID WHERE'S MY MONEY?!?

Ok, I'm done now...

[CA19DET]

if he offers some kind of warranty, i'd take it.. and for a lil more there are GT2530's around too, tht will em a much nicer turbo, offering more HP.

[c-rad]

Something to note... he says "what you see is what you get". I guess that means you gotta find a wastegate actuator as well.

[zero_gripS13]

Something to note... he says "what you see is what you get". I guess that means you gotta find a wastegate actuator as well.

OFF FROM a VERY HEALTHY CA18det 180sx, Actulator is needed

did somebody just skim through lol

[zero_gripS13]

sorry to double post.. but what abbout this turbo??

its brand new..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33742

hows this compare to the one being discussed?

[F3600]

ssautochrome sell some turbo .. I dont really like the product of ssautochrome.. but i dont know if their turbo are in the same uqality of their other product...

maybe someone have tried one?

[c-rad]

did somebody just skim through lol

Yep.

[c-rad]

sorry to double post.. but what abbout this turbo??

its brand new..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33742

hows this compare to the one being discussed?

That is the biggest hodge-podge cluster**** of a turbo I have ever seen.

A.) If it truly does have a Mitsu TD04 turbine wheel, those are SMALL. B.) It's mated with what type of compressor wheel? Doesn't even say... C.) 25-30psi? HIGHLY doubtful. D.) GReddy internals? Funny...mitsu provides the components for Greddy turbosE.) SSauto is selling it

[zero_gripS13]

whats wrong with ssauto??? they manifolds look nice for the price.. i know a few people running them and they say there pretty good... what dont u like about them?

[themadscientist]

some of the pictures I have seen show some really ugly welding inside the collector but I will probably use one for the mysterymotor just because I want to keep costs down I have a kickass welder freind if it cracks and it will be in the car for less than a year.

[zero_gripS13]

the manifolds come with a warranty i think.. not sure

[CA19DET]

you guys need to get out of this forum more LOL, there have been horror stories about SSAC turbos falling apart, especially the T70 and T60 ones they are selling in the kits, the compressors literally crack in half where they are "glued" together, thats right not welded or fused, but "GLUED"

anyway, their old manifolds were horrible and cracked no matter how you tried bracing them., and trying to get warranty from them, well hah..

the new 304ss ones they have a little better, the material is much thicker than the first set of manifolds they made (got from china) but the welds still look weak..

i wouldnt buy a turbo from them, i would buy a new S15 turbo from nissan if i was looking for that size turbo, they are only $750-800 brand new from nissan japan/locally..

but i would but the new 304ss low mount manifold for the CA18... loooks very very nice.. and much better design and material, i am sure it will still crack wiothout the proper bracing/support and flex pipe etc,.

[mbmbmb23]

If shipping was slightly cheaper (paypal taken for all shipping methods) I'd say jump on that deal. Supposidly that turbo spools like crazy.

-m

[CA19DET]

yup all those HKS turbos are the sizzle, but used, its a gamble..

[zero_gripS13]

do u know of any downpipes that use flexpipes... to prevent cracking or added stress..a ll ebay dont.. i dont think any top name ones do...

[F3600]

ive never seen a 240sx using flex pipe. The engine position help prevent cracking due to flexing. I think Fwd car are more prone to that

[zero_gripS13]

thanks ... anhd sorry for posting off topic alot... also just to note i think the only downpipe that uses a flex pipe is the apexi one.. incase anyone was interested...

[slownslurious]

the apexi GT spec doesn't, which apexi one does? gotta be careful cause a lot of downpipes do have flex pipes for AWD cars, and they just show one of those in a stock photo for all their applications. But its also possible apexi may make one with flex pipe. With the 240 the engine twists the exhaust, hence the rubber hangers. Flex pipe is used on FWD and AWD cars where the engine will move front to back and not side to side. Thats why most downpipes for the 240 don't use it.Also I think if it was my money I'd get the used HKS over a new garrett and I'd pay with a money order (no big deal) and get the middle shipping, and have a couple hundred bucks left over to play with. That turbo would serve my needs perfectly (not much power, flexible power band, HKS bling).

[c-rad]

Also I think if it was my money I'd get the used HKS over a new garrett and I'd pay with a money order (no big deal) and get the middle shipping, and have a couple hundred bucks left over to play with. That turbo would serve my needs perfectly (not much power, flexible power band, HKS bling).

You DO realize that Garrett makes those HKS turbos, right? HKS just slaps on a slightly different compressor wheel and housing. Personally, I don't think that justifies the extra $1k+ they slap on the price tag.

[slownslurious]

yep. HKS's wheels are proprietary and said to be more efficient. And since the used HKS is cheaper than the garrett and will probably last just as long, that would be my choice.

[c-rad]

yep. HKS's wheels are proprietary and said to be more efficient. And since the used HKS is cheaper than the garrett and will probably last just as long, that would be my choice.

But it's USED. You really don't know the history of it. I have seen turbo's blow their seals in less than 500 miles. Particularly with ball-bearing turbos that require less oil pressure than a standard bearing turbo. And what recourse would you have? He says in the auction it has no leaks, but I bet he has no idea.

All I'm saying is for the price of that turbo with shipping, I would rather spend an extra $100-150 for a BRAND NEW off the shelf S15 unit that has some type of warranty. If anything just for the piece of mind. Not to mention it makes the same power.

[F3600]

CA19DET, youre right. Im set on a new unit, dont want to RISK 800 bux on a used one.

anyone know a canadian place to buy a new s15 turbo ? Maybe i would save on shipping !

[biosehnsucht]

I'm interested in this turbo.. not that I can afford it any time soon. I want fast spool more than top end power, I doubt I'll ever want/need more than 350 tops and even then thats pushing it, for now my current goal (not w/ stock turbo of course) would be 250ish-300ish tops once I upgrade turbo /etc.

I recall it being discussed before, I actually went there looking to see if they sold S15's since F3600 was asking about buying new ones..

didn't see one but they have a GTiR equivalent here or so they say, I'm too lazy to check the specs.