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For $800 no.

Be lucky to have an R+R for under $2000.

PITA to do twins :(

Go Single :)

Will make future life a lot easier. The modern singles are better than the older twins. IMHO.

(Speak with John at Trojans to get a good idea)

Edited by Sinista32

+1 for Trojan he's doing my build, and can pull a gtr motor out fit twins and reinstall quicker than most people can just swapping twins with the motor in place, plus the upside with pulling the motor out is you can check all the under plenum hoses and welsh plugs for leaks ect, and I'd be going -9/gtss they are awesome on a stock 26!!

Thanks guys, will most likely be sticking with the twins. I know single is the way to go but won't be chasing huge power, probably looking to settle around 300-350 awkw. Plus want to get the stock turbos outta there soonish as I know it's a ticking time bomb but funds limited due to building new house plus new baby. Keen to hear your thoughts between -9, -7, -5 or N1's.

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I would pay a little extra and have the engine taken out, replace all hot and cold gaskets with the best you can

If you don't there's a good chance one will let go

My rocker cover gasket (often over looked) leaked a little oil down the turbo side of the block, this oil reached the turbo manifold fasteners and loosened them and caused the gasket to leak. I was down on power for ages but could never figure out why.

Your jamming boost into old gaskets and that's not good

I would pay a little extra and have the engine taken out, replace all hot and cold gaskets with the best you can

If you don't there's a good chance one will let go

My rocker cover gasket (often over looked) leaked a little oil down the turbo side of the block, this oil reached the turbo manifold fasteners and loosened them and caused the gasket to leak. I was down on power for ages but could never figure out why.

Your jamming boost into old gaskets and that's not good

Sounds like they weren't done up correctly to begin with. If that's the case, rod bolts and main stud nuts would fall out willy nilly too.

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