Rebuild t25

[Sspring89]

So i think my turbo is leaking oil into my intercooler piping and my buddy told me that the seals might be leaking. i was wondering if this repair kit would be adequate for rebuilding the stock turbo

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T25-...40-180-SX_W0QQitemZ220415655913QQcmdZViewItem

And if thats not right kit can some point me in the right direction? im not looking at replacing the whole turbo with, say, the gt28rs *drool*. any input would be appreciated.

 

[43975]

Change out the PCV valve first sometimes that's the cause and check your lower oil return line for kinks as well

 

[Sspring89]

I just installed the millenia PCV valve yesterday and can't check my lower oil line (its supposed to rain in florida for the next 3 days) so i have to wait on that.

 

[lp216]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T25-...40-180-SX_W0QQitemZ220415655913QQcmdZViewItem

Personally, I will not trust an ebay kit of 21$ to repair my turbo...

 

[ogsp5]

Remember the MSP turbo (GT2554) is a dual ball-bearing unit. Therefore cannot be re-built. You need to change the CHRA. You need a Garrett dealer to do that. Or buy a new one or do the up-grade.

 

[Sspring89]

Thanks for the info ogsp5.

 

[lp216]

Remember the MSP turbo (GT2554) is a dual ball-bearing unit. Therefore cannot be re-built. You need to change the CHRA. You need a Garrett dealer to do that. Or buy a new one or do the up-grade.

You're sure the stock turbo is dual ball-bearing? I always tought they were not...

 

[_MSprotegy]

yes the stock MSP turbo is dual BB

 

[KrayzieFox]

Remember the MSP turbo (GT2554) is a dual ball-bearing unit. Therefore cannot be re-built. You need to change the CHRA. You need a Garrett dealer to do that. Or buy a new one or do the up-grade.

You're sure the stock turbo is dual ball-bearing? I always tought they were not...

yes the stock MSP turbo is dual BB

Yes, it most certainly is. GT25R (GT2554) dual ball bearing.

 

[43975]

X3 dual ball-bearing un-rebuildable unless you send it to MPnick. We tryed sending my extra one to another shop that does the T25-to Gt28RS conversion but they could not do it on my turbo.

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

This is off topic and for that im sorry but what trim is our turbo on the compressor side?

 

[KrayzieFox]

Compressor housing
Diameter: 54
Trim: 60
A/R: 0.80

Turbine housing
Diameter: 53
Trim: 62
A/R: 0.64

 

[HondaEat-R]

I'd buy a new turbo before a new center cartridge. New turbo $1000 , New CHRA $800.

 

[Sspring89]

yea im probably gonna just go for the gt28rs and call it a day in the near future. but i dont have internals so idk how that will work with stock FS engine

 

[foreverzero89]

with low boost you should be fine.

 

[43975]

I'm running a GT28RS without internal and stock EMS. only running 6 PSI and it pulls way harder then the T25 ever did. I even ran the GT28Rs with stock pastic pipes and stock exhaust for little bit, I would recommend that though cause you could tell the turbo was starving to breath better

 

[Sspring89]

whats considered low boost? 6-9psi? my mods are in my sig.

 

[foreverzero89]

6. 6 on t28 is what some where around 8-9 on the t25?

 

[lp216]

almost 10 I think..

 

[HondaEat-R]

unless you're going to build the bottom end, I'd stick with a gt25. Plenty of power to hurt these motors and trannys. With full bolt ons, good tune and 10-12 psi. You should be happy. Just my .02c. A gt28rs is tempting I'm sure, but you need a lot of self control so you don't say to yourself "Hey, I wonder what 15psi is like"....*boom*.