hey guys, i came across this offer from an acquaintance of mine. hes selling his turbo kit for 500 bucks. he was asking more, but i guess he needs the money since he lost his job.

heres the setup.

-t3 turbo, internal wastegate, seems like to shaft play, no cracks at all. didnt get a chance to see the turbine to check for chips and what not. he claims less than 100 miles on the turbo.
-hks ss bov
-no name brand intercooler
- OBX turbo manifold, the wastegate flange has been welded shut.
- all oil lines necessary
-crap piping, no FMU.

this is coming off an ls/vtec setup, and going onto a b18b1. what do you guys think? should i go thru with this?

-kris

 

anyone? please?

 

I wouldn't, it sounds pretty ghetto.........and for 500 bucks you can get yourself a decent manifold and then if you are strapped for cash just buy an old DSM turbo to hold you over. Also if the wastegate is welded shut......that is a serious problem. Turbos with shaft play have to be rebuilt anyways, if you ask me I'd say don't do it.

 

I agree AND if you plan to run that turbo on your dseries, be prepared for some disappointing times, especially if you only plan to run a few pounds. Get a 15G or something like that. You will be much happier.

 

its an LS engine. anyways... i went through with it. got it all for 400. garrett t3 turbo, hks ss bov, oil lines, intercooler, and the crap obx manifold. all i gotta do now is get some pipes bent and welded, and tap the oil pan.

 

Good turbo for an LS motor so that's nice.

I just hope it's not a busted ass turbo. :happysad:

Post some pics up when you can.

 

you better not screw up with the turbo because it that cheap POS eats itself up it'll kill your whole motor.

 

I would say get a new manifold and a wastegate before you put it on your engine. I mean turbo can be dangerous as it is but that is asking to break shit.

 

it is an internal wastegate, can i replace it?

 

reading owns me uhhm I think so might wanna wait until someone smarter comes on