hey i have a 97 civic ex d16y8 and i just picked up a t25 from a saab at a junkyard for cheap. My question is should i use this t25 and get a t2 to t3 adapter flange and go from there, or get another turbo thats already t3? and the turbo is made by garret and just has alittle play! thanks!

 

You'll need some kind of manifold with a t25 flange. For me I rather run the t3 turbo and sell you t25.

 

Well that all depends on you goals. is this your daily driver? Are you going to be building the motor at all? What whp range are you looking for?

I'm building a kit for myself right now using a t28. Fast spool and 230whp are my goals.
It just depends on what YOU want.

 

I personally wouldn't bother with the t25, I would put at least a small T3 on there.

If you are going to go through the effort of putting a turbo system together, you might as well start off with a turbo that is going to really kick ***.

If you are looking for overall drivability, quick spool, and a fat torque curve, then go with a T3 .42/.48. But I wouldn't go smaller than that. Plus you can pick up a T3 .42/.48 for about the same price that you could sell that T25 for, so there's really no reason not to get the T3.

 

O ya my T28 was rebuilt and free
so on that note i can understand eJ1 wilcox