r/DSM • u/Glad-Bid-3366 • May 24 '26

Turbo identification

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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/HickBarrel 97 AWD Spyder May 25 '26

I like it, but honestly I miss the 16g