i have d16z6 curentl6y running t04e .50 comp .63 turbine. Its very laggy and am getting ready to buy new turbo. Im going with a ebay turbo so please dont turn this into that debate. This is my first choice http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Charge...item1c20603b7a. Let me know what u think. Im looking to make 180-190whp and want the fastest spooling turbo to acheive that


D16z6
JC ent stage 1 street head
Zex stage 1 turbo cam (stock springs and retainers)
cometic HG
Arp HS and RB
rebuilt bottom end, shot peened rods, micro polish crank, with acl race bearings and oem piston rings
chipped p28 xenocron basemap for now

Turbo setup
Tubular mani
38mm wg
2in intercooler piping
27x5.5x2.5 intercooler
t04e .50 comp .63 turbine 8psi
3in dp 3in exhaust

 

that .48 exhaust housing will make a huge difference. if your sticking with a t3 turbo there are a few factory turbos you could use as well, my buddy just picked up a t3 off of a saab 900 turbo and I think its going to spool really quick. also idk if your willing to change to a different manifold but a dsm 14b would spool super fast and have the ability to make the power you looking for as well.

 

Yea i would consider switching mani's. And ive read alot about 14b and the dsm t25. But both kinda seemed like a lil more than i need. Im wanting the smallest turbo possible the can still put me at my goal. I want more supercharger characteristics rather than turbo so that i have maximum drivability for dd'ing, this is also the reason im not shooting for more hp. Ive looked at the gt2252 and it seems like a good choice but i would have to fab somekind of adapter for mani and dont want to have to do that if i can find another small t3.

D16z6
JC ent stage 1 street head
Zex stage 1 turbo cam (stock springs and retainers)
cometic HG
Arp HS and RB
rebuilt bottom end, shot peened rods, micro polish crank, with acl race bearings and oem piston rings
chipped p28 xenocron basemap for now

Turbo setup
Tubular mani
38mm wg
2in intercooler piping
27x5.5x2.5 intercooler
t04e .50 comp .63 turbine 8psi
3in dp 3in exhaust

 

ya, the main thing is going to be reliability I know you've heard it before and so have I, Iv ran a ton of ebay setups and honestly you should be looking for a oem t3 turbo at the junk yard to suit your needs. I started the official ebay turbo thread so don't think this is coming from some hater but you would be much better off with a junk yard setup.

 

I kinda figured that but there are very few junkyards in my area and even less wrecked turbo vehicles. I've found a couple of t25s I could afford but none looked to be in very good cond. What u think bout the gt2252? I've even considered the gt15s and gt17s but I feel they may choke out up top

 

I have no experience with any of those turbos to be honest. if you want I can keep an eye out and swoop you up a saab turbo, Im pretty sure I can get one to you for about $100 shipped in good shape.