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hey guys about to buy this turbo... wondering if anyone has any advice b4 committing to it! i'm looking for 250kws with decent response. going on my r33

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this is the info on the ad..

HERE IS A BRAND NEW CUSTOM BUILT NISSAN SKYLINE R33 TURBO CHARGER, IT IS THE BIGGEST BOLT ON TURBO AVAILABLE FOR GTST R33 RB25DET. MAY BE ABLE TO USE ON R32.

IT USES A NISSAN VG30 EXHAUST SNAIL WHICH IS THE BIGGEST PRODUCTION HOUSING AND BIGGEST STEEL WHEELS POSSIBLE.

WATER AND OIL COOLED, MODIFIED & POLISHED INLET AND OUTLET PORTS.

HAS BEEN PROFFESIONALLY BALLANCED WITH POLISHED THROAT.

IT IS A BUSH BEARING TURBO WHICH IS MORE RELIABLE FOR THE BIG HP!

COMES WITH OIL LINE AND WHAT YOU SEE IN PIC.

READY TO BOLT ON AND PERFORM WITH THE RIGHT MODS ( FRONT MOUNT, ECU, EXHAUST)

BOLTS STRAIGHT ON THE ORIGINAL DUMP PIPE FLANGE & HEADER.

CAPABLE OF OVER 500HP!

BOUGHT IT FOR $2200 NEVER GOT TO ENJOY IT, SOLD MY CAR.

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yeah i would only be paying $1250 for it.

am i better off with a gcg high flow?

the vg30 could be abit laggy for my setup? standard motor, with normal supporting mods + power fc

I have this turbo on my car atm.Though mine is ball bearing.

It is laggier than stock.Mine is on full boost at about 3700rpm.

I made 250rwkw on only 16psi

(Im selling my one too $1550 includes custom oil and water lines and silicone inlet) :nyaanyaa:

It wouldn't be the top of my list of choices, however please ignore the VG30 = lag comment. You have more blades than a 71mm GT35 series compressor, so it's going to push more air with fewer shaft rpm than one of those. Therefore to avoid surge issues you want it to spin slower. Probably a good reason they used that larger OP6 housing then perhaps?

Also, the use of a bush/plain bearing cartridge does not automatically equate to lag. Yes, there is literature from Garrett about quicker acceleration times, but there are plenty of plain bearing turbos on the market from other manufacturers that are considered responsive. My understanding of the main benefit of BB is longer maintenance intervals due to the elimination of a wear-prone thrust bearing.

For $1250 you've got a bolt up brand new turbo. For a few $$ more to Dave you've got the rest of the goodies needed. It's a case of priorities and funds I guess... :)

oil cooled only

Slide did water+oil cooling for around the grand mark. not any longer, but yeah IMO it isnt worth more than a grand.

1bar boost should be on 3500 tom 4000rpm? dependant on road gradient, gear choice, weather etc

thanks paul i will call them up 2day,

does anyone kno if this turbo is good? APEXI AX53B70 ? "It has the larger P25 exhaust housing. It comes with the braided lines and bits and pieces to make it fit."

a guy wants $1600 for it.

what sort of power do they make? responsive?

oil cooled only

IMO it isnt worth more than a grand.

are you sure?

it says water+ oil cooled.

Look at the pictures. The water unions are clearly there - banjo bolts in place. There is no confusion over that one.

why not a new garrett off the shelf

the 28xx series are around $1300 trade from most garrett distro's

check out garrett 2871

The only negative about a Garrett GT28 is that it is not a direct bolt up. Different flange patterns on both ends of the turbine housing, and Paul should know that - it's been raised many many times. Good (excellent) cartridge, but you would have to get an adapter and fabricate a dump pipe. Or spend the difference up front and buy a complete HKS kit which will bolt up. GT-RS is highly regarded for a reason.

Best of luck with the decision, and happy searching. :P

If I'm not wrong, that *is* a slide highflow, looks exactly the same as my one on my car, I'll get some pics when I take it off at the weekend...even the markings on the compressor blades and the razor-sharp inducer.

thanks paul i will call them up 2day,

does anyone kno if this turbo is good? APEXI AX53B70 ? "It has the larger P25 exhaust housing. It comes with the braided lines and bits and pieces to make it fit."

a guy wants $1600 for it.

what sort of power do they make? responsive?

That Apexi turbo is awesome, I had one on my RB25 and it made 250rwkw at 16psi and made full boost by the low to mid 3000s. Every one who tuned it or drove it commented that it was amazingly responsive.

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