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True that, but beggers can't be choosers right now. I'm after a quick fix of boost :)

TITAN and Cejay are right, that turbo (JJR480) looks to be a re-badged KKR480. Some people swear by these turbos but for reliability, response and overall performance they are second rate turbos. ;)

If I'm correct the KKR turbos are bush bearing, whereas the higher end brands like Garret, HKS etc are nearly all ball bearing - meaning quicker response (less lag) and better all round power delivery (not to mention reliability).

If you arent planning on keeping the Skyline then go for it, but if you want something that will last as long as the car you cant go past Garret, HKS, Trust etc... They may cost more initially but if they are installed correctly with decent boost control you wont have to replace them for a long time.

"Do it once, do it right".

You don't want that 3082. massive compressor and a tiny exhaust housing you would be better off for you power goals with a 3071R or 3076R both with a .82 rear.

Ok guys, you've talked me out of going with the cheapo JJR one, thanks :D

Whats the consensus here about highflowing my stock turbo? how much and is it worth it??

Also whats the general consensus on TiTAN's comment on the 3082 turbo?? it sounds alright to me, but what would i know :wave:

Thanks again guys for your input, look forward to meeting you all in the near future.

On another note, I've got a power steering leak, i figure its through the main hose that comes out of the bottom, I hear its a common problem that they heat/swell up and crack, has it happened to anyone else?? Anyway, I just ordered that part from Nissan in Belconnen (Lennock motors) and the bastards charged me $95 for seriously that 30cm hose!! WTF.... anyway, thats my little rant. But I guess I have no option.... :P ...was gonna get a generic hose but it'll probably end up kinking cause theres a few turns in it.

TITAN is right... I really just posted that link because its a good price.

If you want response and decent power, go for a GCG GT30/71R bolt on kit - perfect for smaller capacity engines up to 240 - 250rwkw.

Ballbearing turbos are heaps responsive, just be prepared to pay for it.

Call up and get a quote for a highflow, a few years ago it was $600-$700.

BTW, Do you have a RB20 or a RB25? I'd probably agree with a GT30/71R if they were your choices....

to hiflow a rb25 turbo was $2000+ from gcg. rang them this morning. an rb20 one was $19xx last time i rang. i have a gt3071r for rb20/25 and nessessary parts to go with it in my room. clutch, cam and gears, injectors. all unused.

any turbo that big would be overkill for 180-200kws and would be stupidly laggy on the 20 motor, and the turbo on the forums was full boost at 5000 rpm :down::)

An Hks GTSS or 2530 (2510 would be perfect, but if I find one I'm buying it) would be perfect for a little over 200 (230 tops) but full boost is around 3500, and they bolt straight on. most of garrets smaller turbos are t2 flange and are designed for SR20 and ca18's, so don't even bother with them.

You should also keep in mind that with a stock turbo with no boost(10psi), a tune and just a few other normal mods(turbo back zorst and intercooler, I made 170 rwkw, and if you put an rb25 turbo on, you should make 180-190rwkw+ with a tune, zorst and intercooler and a bit of boost (12psi)

BTW I have a RB20 and Im sticking with it. I love the eagerness and the revs. I compete in motorkhana's, so I really need the response and I wouldn't consider anything larger than the HKS turbo's

-Reece

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