Where to buy Garrett GT2560
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Where to buy Garrett GT2560
After much reading I have decided to go with a garrett gt2560 to replace my current turbo on my begi S1 kit. I have been looking for used but not sure i am patient enough to wait for the right used turbo to come up.
Where is the best prices on the GT2560. I have read where people say they heard a friend of a friend of a roommate was able to pick one up for $750 but I can not find this low of a price online.
If anyone has a super secret site that has this price or a lower price than the $1150 from begi I would appreciate it.
I am also in the process of sending my broken turbo into where I bought it so it is possible it could be repaired. I am just trying to be proactive so when i hear back I can pull the trigger and get the miata back on the road.
Edit : i have seen prices on ebay for $750 and some sites for $850. might be the best route. Just figured I would ask opinions if someone had a great vendor they used.
EDIT #2 : i searched terms = garrett pricing, new garrett, garrett cost, price turbo, new price, 2560 price. without the answer I was looking for.
Where is the best prices on the GT2560. I have read where people say they heard a friend of a friend of a roommate was able to pick one up for $750 but I can not find this low of a price online.
If anyone has a super secret site that has this price or a lower price than the $1150 from begi I would appreciate it.
I am also in the process of sending my broken turbo into where I bought it so it is possible it could be repaired. I am just trying to be proactive so when i hear back I can pull the trigger and get the miata back on the road.
Edit : i have seen prices on ebay for $750 and some sites for $850. might be the best route. Just figured I would ask opinions if someone had a great vendor they used.
EDIT #2 : i searched terms = garrett pricing, new garrett, garrett cost, price turbo, new price, 2560 price. without the answer I was looking for.
Last edited by zeroox; 02-07-2012 at 01:23 PM. Reason: more info
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The 2560 is basically identical to the OEM T28 turbo from a Nissan S15. Depending on how patient/frugal you're feeling, you can cruise the classifieds on some of the nissan forums for a used one. They'd pop up every couple of weeks on sr20forum, zilvia.net or nicoclub and $400-600 seemed to be the range for those when I was looking.
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I got the S15 turbo brand new on ebay for about $700 shipped. The only differences are the compressor inlet/outlets are flanged, and the turbine housing is supposed to be made of something more durable.
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My concern and maybe unneeded is with the differences will it mount to the begi header and downpipe? Is there modding I would need to do to the turbo to get it to work?
I know I have to get something welded on the air intake side to get it to work.
The less work the better. I am still working on getting my old turbo off and it has been over a week.
I know I have to get something welded on the air intake side to get it to work.
The less work the better. I am still working on getting my old turbo off and it has been over a week.
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My concern and maybe unneeded is with the differences will it mount to the begi header and downpipe? Is there modding I would need to do to the turbo to get it to work?
I know I have to get something welded on the air intake side to get it to work.
The less work the better. I am still working on getting my old turbo off and it has been over a week.
I know I have to get something welded on the air intake side to get it to work.
The less work the better. I am still working on getting my old turbo off and it has been over a week.
For the cold side, they sell fittings that bolt to the flanges and are just hose fittings. I think this is what I used.
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Is this a 2560 it says 2560s not r like its supposed to be and the trim a/r dont look the same
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Garr...item416225d695
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Garr...item416225d695
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Thanks guys! i will look into the T28. I get so worried about buying used. I know nothing is guaranteed.. my new china turbo lasted less than 1000 miles so new did not help me there.
I am having a hell of a time getting the old turbo off. I can not get to the bolts. I think when i put it on I had the header lose and ended up having to put the turbo and dp in all at one time. I can not seem to get these things off as easily as some.
I am having a hell of a time getting the old turbo off. I can not get to the bolts. I think when i put it on I had the header lose and ended up having to put the turbo and dp in all at one time. I can not seem to get these things off as easily as some.
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Thanks guys! i will look into the T28. I get so worried about buying used. I know nothing is guaranteed.. my new china turbo lasted less than 1000 miles so new did not help me there.
I am having a hell of a time getting the old turbo off. I can not get to the bolts. I think when i put it on I had the header lose and ended up having to put the turbo and dp in all at one time. I can not seem to get these things off as easily as some.
I am having a hell of a time getting the old turbo off. I can not get to the bolts. I think when i put it on I had the header lose and ended up having to put the turbo and dp in all at one time. I can not seem to get these things off as easily as some.
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nickt93 - yeah I was trying to remove it from the manifold and the dp. it looks like you are going to be right about having to remove the turbo/manifold and in this case the DP all in one piece then remove them on the bench. It ends up being quite a few more parts to get off the car. That is a big reason the next turbo I get I want to do my best to get one that will hold up.
I think like all of us we could all use more hours in the day to work on the cars. It seems like I just get started wrenching before i have to quit. It is what it is.. I will eventualy get it off.
I think like all of us we could all use more hours in the day to work on the cars. It seems like I just get started wrenching before i have to quit. It is what it is.. I will eventualy get it off.
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I can not get to the bottom right bolt on where the turbo mounts to the mani. and the bottom closest to the engine on the DP. basicly I just do not have enough room for the wrench to get in there.
Just not easy to get in there. I might get some shorty wrenches to see if i can get it. if not off with the manifold and DP.
Just not easy to get in there. I might get some shorty wrenches to see if i can get it. if not off with the manifold and DP.
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I can not get to the bottom right bolt on where the turbo mounts to the mani. and the bottom closest to the engine on the DP. basicly I just do not have enough room for the wrench to get in there.
Just not easy to get in there. I might get some shorty wrenches to see if i can get it. if not off with the manifold and DP.
Just not easy to get in there. I might get some shorty wrenches to see if i can get it. if not off with the manifold and DP.