Right price for DSM T25
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I'm looking to get a decent used DSM T25 as an entry turbo, but haven't been able to find any that look non-sketchy for less than ~$120. If that's the going rate, fine, but I keep hearing of people finding them fr ~$50 so, if that is true, where are you finding them?
I'd be game for a decent 14b if the price was right, but they seem to be a bit more than the T25.
What did you guys pay for your used T25 or 14b?
I'd be game for a decent 14b if the price was right, but they seem to be a bit more than the T25.
What did you guys pay for your used T25 or 14b?
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That would be average to maybe a little high for a working turbo. The prices I payed for blown ones were $40/$60/$70.
I think you already know the turbine housing is going to require a custom manifold and DP to mate to it. Nobody sells anything "Miata" for that housing.
A Nissan T25 off an SR20det or CA18det would be a better choice... just make sure they're .48/.49 just like the DSM's. Everybody makes DP's and Mani's for the standard T2X turbine inlet flange and 5-bolt DP flange..
Rebuild kits are $75 and they're easy. Get yourself a blown one and a rebuild kit. The most important thing about buying a used turbo is the condition of the compressor blades. Be sure the seller sends high-res photos of the blades.
I think you already know the turbine housing is going to require a custom manifold and DP to mate to it. Nobody sells anything "Miata" for that housing.
A Nissan T25 off an SR20det or CA18det would be a better choice... just make sure they're .48/.49 just like the DSM's. Everybody makes DP's and Mani's for the standard T2X turbine inlet flange and 5-bolt DP flange..
Rebuild kits are $75 and they're easy. Get yourself a blown one and a rebuild kit. The most important thing about buying a used turbo is the condition of the compressor blades. Be sure the seller sends high-res photos of the blades.
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I have paid for a mani/dp setup with DSM flanges (secondhand custom by Tony), so no Nissan stuff for me. The thing I like about the T25 is the quick spool and compressor outlet. I'm going to start with low boost, so high-boost efficiency isn't as important to me. The 14b is also attractive, I'd just need to make sure I got a J-pipe with it. This is going to be a low-budget setup, so the stock dsm turbos fit the bill for price.
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There is **** like this on ebay all the time:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/14b-1...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tdo5h...45079066QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/14b-1...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tdo5h...45079066QQrdZ1
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I think I'm watching every dsm t25 and 14b currently on ebay. Both of those linked are high on my preferred list right now. But, like all the rest in the past 2 weeks, it will shoot to $150+ in the last .003 seconds. Grrrr ebay.
Magna, that's a good idea. I just need to find one now...
Magna, that's a good idea. I just need to find one now...
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Go to DSM Tuners. They always have cheep *** DSM stuff. There site is have some down time right now because there moving but sometimes it works.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/
http://www.dsmtuners.com/
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I think I'm watching every dsm t25 and 14b currently on ebay. Both of those linked are high on my preferred list right now. But, like all the rest in the past 2 weeks, it will shoot to $150+ in the last .003 seconds. Grrrr ebay.
Magna, that's a good idea. I just need to find one now...
Magna, that's a good idea. I just need to find one now...
The rebuild process is easy. You need a crescent wrench, socket set, a pair of snap-ring pliers, a set of torx-head bits, and a dental pic. It takes an hour depending on how long it takes you to get the turbine housing off.
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I have replied to half dozen ads on dsmtrader.com, and have not received a single reply. If I do win one on ebay, I'd rebuild it. But I don't want to pay $100+ for a blown one, sorry if I have been confusing.
I'm in no rush, so I just keep waiting...
I'm in no rush, so I just keep waiting...
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