Garrett turbo ID
#1
Garrett turbo ID
So as you can probably tell from my name, I am looking to put together a DIY turbo for my 90 1.6 and trying to do so on as strict a budget as I can without making too many compromises.
With that all said, I知 working on my MS3/x as step one, but while I知 doing that I知 trying to source other parts. So I came across this turbo for sale locally for what seems to be a good price ($350, negotiable), but I知 not sure its what I need. Been doing a lot of research and still cant quite figure out if this is the GT28R I知 looking for. If anybody can ID off pics, I would apprciate the help.
[img]blob:https://www.miataturbo.net/7b5043a7-3a04-4e56-be1f-fffe34429e97[/img]
With that all said, I知 working on my MS3/x as step one, but while I知 doing that I知 trying to source other parts. So I came across this turbo for sale locally for what seems to be a good price ($350, negotiable), but I知 not sure its what I need. Been doing a lot of research and still cant quite figure out if this is the GT28R I知 looking for. If anybody can ID off pics, I would apprciate the help.
[img]blob:https://www.miataturbo.net/7b5043a7-3a04-4e56-be1f-fffe34429e97[/img]
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I'd look for a 2554 or SR20 turbo (nearly the same). They fit FM's DIY turbo manifold/dp kit, and spool great on the 1.6. I haven't tried a 2560 with a 1.6, so I'd be hesitant to even suggest that. IIRC when I had my 1.6 sr20 setup, I was on par with spool plots from 1.8/2560 setups, to give you an idea.
IMO too big of a turbo quickly turns what's supposed to be an amazing car into a dyno queen/waste of money. Not to mention I don't think that turbo is standard t25, so you'd be building a custom manifold and downpipe to fit it, breaking rule #1, never build a setup around a turbo.
IMO too big of a turbo quickly turns what's supposed to be an amazing car into a dyno queen/waste of money. Not to mention I don't think that turbo is standard t25, so you'd be building a custom manifold and downpipe to fit it, breaking rule #1, never build a setup around a turbo.
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I appreciate the pointer in the right direction. So I have a follow up question about something I知 running in to: locally I find several turbos for sale (craigslist, offerup etc) but people selling them don稚 know model numbers or types, only what痴 written on the side. So I have been searching the forums and google trying to find a resource on how to visually ID them with no luck.
Is there a place that I can go to start learning to ID what to look for?
Is there a place that I can go to start learning to ID what to look for?
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If you can't afford a $300 turbo, you can't afford to turbocharge your toothbrush, much less a car.
If it is your only car, you are about $2500 away from getting ready to buy the parts to turbo, which will be another $2500-up minimum. I say this because you will need to pick up a second beater car to drive while yours is being built. Not even kidding.
#11
Originally Posted by sixshooter
True. Junk turbos are easy to find in junkyards but seldom good to use. They end up being thrown away. I chucked a bunch over the years.
If you can't afford a $300 turbo, you can't afford to turbocharge your toothbrush, much less a car.
If it is your only car, you are about $2500 away from getting ready to buy the parts to turbo, which will be another $2500-up minimum. I say this because you will need to pick up a second beater car to drive while yours is being built. Not even kidding.
If you can't afford a $300 turbo, you can't afford to turbocharge your toothbrush, much less a car.
If it is your only car, you are about $2500 away from getting ready to buy the parts to turbo, which will be another $2500-up minimum. I say this because you will need to pick up a second beater car to drive while yours is being built. Not even kidding.
#13
Originally Posted by huesmann
Perhaps, but this is something you can/should plan for.
#14
True. Junk turbos are easy to find in junkyards but seldom good to use. They end up being thrown away. I chucked a bunch over the years.
If you can't afford a $300 turbo, you can't afford to turbocharge your toothbrush, much less a car.
If it is your only car, you are about $2500 away from getting ready to buy the parts to turbo, which will be another $2500-up minimum. I say this because you will need to pick up a second beater car to drive while yours is being built. Not even kidding.
If you can't afford a $300 turbo, you can't afford to turbocharge your toothbrush, much less a car.
If it is your only car, you are about $2500 away from getting ready to buy the parts to turbo, which will be another $2500-up minimum. I say this because you will need to pick up a second beater car to drive while yours is being built. Not even kidding.
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There used to be a good spotter guide/ref over on nico club or zilvia
this looks ok
Nissan turbo guide - GTRPWR Forums
this looks ok
Nissan turbo guide - GTRPWR Forums
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