stock turbo goes out. Need suggestions - Team-2G Mitsubishi Forum

mressler12 · 07-25-2006, 12:49 PM

My factory t-25 turbo just went out so i need a new turbo. My problem is that i dont want to buy another factory turbo but my only upgrades are an intake blow off valve intercooler piping just the basics. I was thinking about just getting a t-28 and running it at a lower psi for a while. any suggestions would be great.

98gstaherns · 07-25-2006, 12:52 PM

A 14b is always a good cheap upgrade. My t25 went and that what I replaced it with. I got used for like 75 bucks and it was in good shape. Then I spent another 125 for a install kit.

SCR · 07-25-2006, 01:08 PM

14b is a good way to go, so is a T-28.

Keep in mind you need an install kit for the 14b, but the T-28 is direct bolt on but is a bit more pricey.

98gstaherns · 07-25-2006, 01:11 PM

Yea ehtier way it cost about the same..Kinda. It depends on where ya get it and what not.

mressler12 · 07-25-2006, 02:59 PM

I was leaning toward the t-28. Anyone know a good place to get it. Also is there a certain psi that it sould be running at with my mods.

SCR · 07-25-2006, 06:38 PM

stock

Silk90 · 07-25-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverMitsuGS-T

stock

Stock, 14b :) cheap as hell if u find the right person.

President95 · 07-25-2006, 09:13 PM

14b, among other things, you dont have the fuel, or tuning capabilities for a t28... yet

GotSingleTurbo · 07-26-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by President95

14b, among other things, you dont have the fuel, or tuning capabilities for a t28... yet

I thought as long as you kept boost below 14psi you did not need injectors or tuning with a t28? But over 14psi you did.

President95 · 07-26-2006, 08:29 PM

Well then what would be the point of getting the t28?

SCR · 07-27-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by President95

Well then what would be the point of getting the t28?

to feel a better pull through the powerband but not using its potential... =P

GotSingleTurbo · 07-27-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by President95

Well then what would be the point of getting the t28?

Not having to spend a butload all at once. Install turbo, break it in, then upgrade injectors and tuning, turn up boost to 20-21psi.

Attack Eagle · 08-04-2006, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mressler12

I was leaning toward the t-28. Anyone know a good place to get it. Also is there a certain psi that it sould be running at with my mods.

OK.
Stock boost is only 12 psi, maybe 14, but falling to 11 by 5k.
You can run 14 psi to redline with either the 14b or the Big28, and either one is going to make your engine feel like completely different. the top end will be usable, below 3k the party is just getting started, not 1/2 way over. it will feel slower since you won't get as big a kick but it will just keep pulling like a freight train to redline, instead of laying down and dying.

Choices:
1:
BIG28 from FP, drops in but unless you get one used, it's gonna cost you $500 minimum and maybe $899 if you can't take your turbo off and live without it for potentially a few months. Not the same t28 that comes off of nissans so unless it is DSM specific like the BIG 28 or old FP T2828, you can't use those.

2:
14b, max $200 bucks for a mint one with all lines, I bought RRE SS line ($55), RRE j pipe, couplers, and j to sidemount pipe ($85 on sale). I also converted to 1g water pipe and t-stat housing at the same time, but I had most of those parts laying around. You don't need to do so, you just have to dick with the waterlines a little,and dick with the oil return. In total I paid UNDER 315 for everything.

With any upgraded turbo you are gonna need an MBC to get more than 8 psi. The factory BCS bleeder system won't leak enough air. Recommend Voodoo from ebay for cheap.

Oh and president? The 14b is an equal turbo to the big28... even better at around 15psi. They need the same mods and flow about the same amount of air. Especially if you AREN'T A CHEAPASS by getting some crap j pipe that flows like Ass.
What's the point? Have you priced a t25 recently? Since the honda boys got into `em they went from free-$50 to $300. I sold a completely clapped out t28 in desperate need of a trip to FP for new wheels, a new compressor housing and a center section rebuild (only the exhaust housing was still good) for $85.