Turbo for david-b???

[david-b]

Hey all;
I got a friend who has a friend who is selling a full turbo setup (stock) off his 2G Eclipse GSX for $150. This includes all plumbing, SMIC, BOV, turbo, everything. It's totally stock, so it's prob T25, right? Its got over 100k miles on it.

So my question, is it worth it? I know I would need a new manifold and DP. Also a new oil pan too. Is there anything else I would belooking at? Is it worth doing? If you were in my place (remember where I stand), would you do it? All opinions are welcome. THANKS!!

[Blackcrow64]

Gonna need oil feed lines too...

[ez1286]

Hmmm... it's hard to say, you wont be running a lot o boost but if the turbo is in decent shape i say go for it. You also need injectors, fp, and some type of fuel managment. I say turbo all the way...

[l_eclipse_l]

I say buy it, and if it dosn't work out you can always sell the parts and get atleast what you paid.

[Shpyder]

I personally would avoid putting a stock turbo with a 100K miles on it ...for $50, I'd call it a deal with everything included, but not more. Just my 2c. I'd save up a tad more and get better equipment.

[Eclipse4ever]

I think its worth it. When I took off my stock parts all of them were in perfect working condition even though they had lots of miles on em. For a $100 I would defenitly buy it. I mean, come on ... when are you gonna finally be boosting Buy em, try em, sell em. I dont think you will regret turboing your car.

Good luck on your decision

[gthompson97]

David, you ever checked out the pretty much DIY turbo installation on 2gnt.com? It has some really good info and alot of the parts you can make yourself. I'll see if I can pull it up.

[david-b]

Yeah, I've seen that. IDK what I should do. I would be running low boost bc the stock internals cant handle much... however, I am rebuilding the head, so I cant get that ready for turbo then... 100k miles is alot. I would have to check for shaft play and all. I'll talk to my guy and see if he can get the price dropped down alittle. I could always sell it like you said.

How much would a new stock turbo (or slightly used) cost anyways?

[Thor06]

If it were 1g stuff, I'd say hop all over it. The t-25 and plastic BOV arent worth it to me. Not that $150 is too much, I just wouldnt use that stuff reguardless of the price.

[blk_srt]

I would suggest piecing it together considering you probably cant use most of the plumbing since its oppsite. You dont need a new oil pan, you just have to drill and tap your stocker. Also you dont have to worry about fuel management since you already have an afc

[david-b]

I don't have a welder... so yeah, I would need one. IDK if i'm going to take it.

[blk_srt]

Why do you need a welder?

[david-b]

To tap the stocke? Maybe? No?

[Blackcrow64]

Originally Posted by david-b

To tap the stocke? Maybe? No?

No, drill a hole, stick the fitting through and put a nut on the backside of it.

[MexRocket]

Word, save up and buy a 14B's those are pretty cheap.