Tony240ZT Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Very nice turbo. A polished out compressor always looks impressive, but on a Z car you can hardly ever see it. There's no doubt you'd be paying into the polishing work that I really don't feel is worth it. Also, looks like no internal waste gate, so if you bolted this up you would need to fab up an external waste gate hook up, buy one, and modify your down pipe and such. You would definately want to have the car intercooled to see the full potential out of the investement. My personal opinion is to figure out how much money you want to invest, and how much power you want to make first. Then intercool your car with the best you can afford, or do it at the same time you replace the turbo. If you're looking for a ton of power opt for an external waste gate setup. I've seen the same turbos on ebay sell for around $130 less without polishing, and that's what I'd go for. Also is the turbo water cooled? A water cooled center section makes for a longer life, and makes the oil last longer. If your turbo is dying and that's why you want to replace it you could buy a rebuild kit from turbocity.com for around $120. I picked up a t04b compressor housing with V trim wheel that bolted right on for $100 over at a truck shop. Traded in my compressor so they could do their core exchange. The t04b is a nice easy upgrade that will add a lot of fun to street driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shiin Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Thanks for the honest opinion Tony. I think I might just hold off on a bigger turbo and see how well the stock one performs. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shiin Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I found this on another z forum and was wondering if it would be worth the price to buy it or is in not worth buying for a L28et mod using basically the stock set-up? New Garrett T3/T4 Polished Turbocharger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Schmaydee Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 ..dunno....its about like what i got for my 82zxt mine cost $1100...it was powder-coated and water-cooled too....and had a little custom machining done to it..... ....the external wastegate is not a bad thing (but kind of a bitch to get done).....and you will really be in need of an i.c. to make use of "all" of it....but that aint a bad thing either.....i cant really imagine having a turbocharged car and not having one(i.c.)...(i'd better shut-up...i havent put mine in yet...hehehe)...s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shiin Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 I have the motor sitting on an engine stand still. I'm going ahead and replacing all the gaskets and having the head tested for leaks and craps, but I want it in my car so bad. I don't even know what the stock turbo motor fells like and I already want more power. hehe I have an intercooler, but I don't want to cut the front up to put it in, but that's what I'm considering doing. At least when I get the garage cleaned out I can get my Z in and hopefully work on it during the rainy season and pray I'm ready by mid-spring or sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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