Which Turbo should I buy?

amhobby · Post by **amhobby** » 27 Apr 2007, 14:51

I have to replace the Turbo (siezed up) on my 95,000 mi 94 850 Turbo wagon. I am not sure which turbo to buy, the 13G stock replacement or the 16T. Will I gain anything by going to the upgrade turbo if the car is going to stay stock otherwise? The cost diff is $400. Thanks

Post by **JRL** » 27 Apr 2007, 17:35

Not sure if a 16T will bolt up to a 94, so you better check with the VS guys first

Netrix · Post by **Netrix** » 27 Apr 2007, 20:11

Correct me if I'm wrong, not sure but I thought the 850's had 15G stock. Not sure if the 1994 was any different.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 27 Apr 2007, 21:24

Netrix wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, not sure but I thought the 850's had 15G stock. Not sure if the 1994 was any different.

I think you are correct. What you really need to determine is straight flange off of the turbo or curved flange. 16T on mine has a straight....not sure what the '94 has....not that either won't work...just might have to have a piece custom made if you get the wrong one.

cpozzer · Post by **cpozzer** » 28 Apr 2007, 06:58

im also intrested in this!but will he gain something on a 16t??is it worth it?

claudio

Post by **JRL** » 28 Apr 2007, 07:59

cpozzer wrote:im also intrested in this!but will he gain something on a 16t??is it worth it?

claudio

Less bottom end, more top end power.
The larger the turbo the longer it takes to spool up, so you have less off the line power but a pretty good punch over 3000 rpm

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 28 Apr 2007, 14:30

JRL wrote:... but a pretty good punch over 3000 rpm

Oh yeah!!!