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slowbubblecar
05-13-2006, 03:54 PM
For a nice 2G intercooler, I suggest the 'AGP Turbo' 2g FMIC kit. Turbo choice? Any kind of 16G will be plenty for your goals. But if you're gonna get all the fuel stuff, and a FMIC, why not take advantage of all that and what the stock engine can handle? Why not consider a PTE SCM "50 trim"? I have a BR 20g on my car right now; 20Gs are hard to find at a good price. I have to say my 20G is barely laggy. If there is any lag, its nothing to bitch about, and its just overall a nice turbo.
Injector size? again, if you go with a 16g, you'd probably be fine with 550cc's. Anything bigger I'd say get maybe 650cc or bigger.

When JasonR put down 423 on your turbo, he only had 550's in his car.
98gstaherns
05-14-2006, 08:30 PM
Big 16g ported for $300...Good deal or no? But would it be ok to run on my stock fuel system and intercooler at low PSI..
CornFed2.4
05-14-2006, 08:50 PM
what do you consider low boost??? Good deal if new decent if used but in perfect shape ie no shaft play
98gstaherns
05-14-2006, 08:53 PM
10 ish i dunno for sure
CornFed2.4
05-14-2006, 10:21 PM
someone correct me if I wrong but you have to run stock boost unless U get an external wastegate
98gstaherns
05-14-2006, 10:33 PM
See i just want to replace mine because i'm starting to think it is gonna go soon. Gonna have it look at tomorrow. But Hopefully i an get my Daily driver fixed so i can wait. But i need to get injectors 550, fuel pump, safc and a new intercooler set up!
98gstaherns
05-14-2006, 10:57 PM
This is what he told me about the turbo!
The turbo is in good shape. It has a little surface rust on the wastegate actuator. It won't affect anything, but you could sand it down and paint it. I'm not sure on the miles as I bought it as a project that I never completed. It has very, very minimal shaft play. It definitly won't need a rebuild any time soon
98gstaherns
05-14-2006, 11:09 PM
Do i need a 1g manifold for a big 16g?
CornFed2.4
05-14-2006, 11:22 PM
Do i need a 1g manifold for a big 16g?
no, youll need an install kit J-pipe ect. stick with the 2g mani it flows alot better
98gstaherns
05-14-2006, 11:33 PM
Oh ok..Yea i know a ineed a install kit..But i thought it wouldn't fit the 2g mani. Thanks