i was crusin through the local junkyards last weekend and i got to thinking about makeing a turbo kit for my car. (99 civic ex) i was wondering what kind of car i should get my turbo off of and what other parts i would need to gather from other cars/buy off of someone to complete the setup? thanks

 

Probably the most common is getting a mitsu turbo and using a HF mani. I used a kit like that about 2 years ago...But do some research.Also check for play in the turbo before purchasing

 

Look for a Mercedes diseal, they have Garrett T3's on them..

 

or saabs, or chrysler turbo 2.2's have garret T3's

 

Prepare yourself for a turbo rebuild.

 

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Just need to check them out before you buy them.. The turbo that I got from there was perfect and still works great to this day..

 

a lot of people (including myself) have the t3 .48/.60 from t-bird automatics, they're great for us D-series guys

 

ya i am leaning towards the t-bird t3 but i am also wondering what brand manifold should i buy if i get the t3 out of the t-bird and what ic and should i get a muffler shop to bend me pipe for the ic? any opions/coments would be appresheated

 

i got a saab t3 but you got to be careful because saab also uses a t 25 also dont let a mechanic bend your intercooler piping it will look like crap go to ebay and type in mandrel bend or intercooler piping and pay the money

 

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And prepare yourself for a turbo rebuild anyway.

I love the used junkyard ****, but I always figure the mandatory $75 bearing kit into *any* used turbo I purchase.

 

aight guys i purchasd a t3 turbo off of a saab no shaft play the car only had about 50000 miles i think the waste gate is already on the turbo so i would need a manifold without the wastegate flange right?

 

if u dont mind how much did u pay for it?

 

15 bucks!! could not turn it down