Manaz wrote:cynner wrote:Ooops... just editedmy first post. Meant to say td05 18g... (Not 16g).
Would still be keen for vf52 and $1400 is a good price... but the td05 18g i can get is still half that price (second hand)
$1400 is very good - to get one from somewhere like Celtic Motorsports in the US would cost you somewhere north of $1700 including shipping these days with the AUD$ so weak compared to mid-last year.
You can't compare the price of a new turbo to a second hand one.
You're buying a lottery ticket with a second-hand turbo - sure, there are ways to minimise the chances that something will go wrong, but sometimes you just can't see what condition a turbo is in externally, and a turbo that looks fine may in fact be able to fall apart. I believe the TD-series turbos can be broken down and serviced, you may wish to consider the cost of that as part of the purchase price if you really want to be sure (the VF-series turbos are non-serviceable as far as I am aware).
Lottery ticket - that's a bit harsh, Rob...?
I bought Ian's SH turbo with 7,000km on it - bloody wonderful turbo, practically new. Owen bought Dr0t's SH turbo - still going strong by all accounts.
If the 18G turbo is serviceable - can be rebuilt to be 'as new' - it should cost around the $350 mark.
I've seen many VF's rebuilt/modified by ATP, not to mention all the US companies that rebuild them?
Kim - what brand, what core, how many kms on it, if the seller is known as a reliable one, all things to consider.
18G over vf52 in terms of power, possibly torque....BUT the formula for a street car is - go with the smallest turbo that reaches your power goals.
IMO for the price, even with a rebuild and for the added fun factor - the 18G. Engine should be fine, just don't expect better fuel economy lol...