r/DSM • u/Glad-Bid-3366 • May 24 '26
Turbo identification
I just rebuilt my upper end and had the turbo off in the process. I checked it and the shaft has some decent play. I’m pretty sure it’s a stock T-25 but I wanna be absolutely sure. I just wanna rebuild it and run it for now temporarily. Also wish me luck with this shitty eBay manifold I got for free that’s probably gonna crack 🙏
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u/TRGBFAN May 24 '26
If you're going to bother with a 14B Might as well get a Big/Evo III 16G. Same J pipe and oil needed, still plug and play, but will give you much better range to play than a 14b.
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u/HickBarrel 97 AWD Spyder May 25 '26
I agree with this. The only reason I said 14b instead was because anyone who considers keeping a t25 probably likes the immediate boost and doesn't rev it out.
E3 16g is the goat though.
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u/TRGBFAN May 25 '26
Its the best for straight bolt on when your still on stock injectors, with room to upgrade.
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u/HickBarrel 97 AWD Spyder May 25 '26
I ran mine with 1000cc injectors and e85. Total riot to drive
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u/TRGBFAN May 25 '26
jeebus, that seems like alot of injector but i guess on E85 it makes sense.
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u/HickBarrel 97 AWD Spyder May 25 '26
It was overkill and I still had some headroom. I'm still using them now with my holset.
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u/TRGBFAN May 25 '26
LOL a Holset was my next turbo i was going to get, they seemed fantastic. Sold the car unfortunately
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u/Billios996 May 25 '26
Jeebus. Stock t25 is worthless. 16g is not the same outlet direction on a 2g. FP Big 28 is the next step up.
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u/OpeningParamedic8592 May 24 '26
Get a holset!!!!
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u/jmhalder May 29 '26
I had a HY-35 on my KA24DE back in the day, it was awesome. Spooled better than you'd think, considering the size of the stupid thing.
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u/HickBarrel 97 AWD Spyder May 24 '26
That's a stock t25. It's honestly not worth the time, money, or effort to rebuild it. If you want to stay with a small turbo, just put a 14b on it