IHI killer 16G?! opinions requested

[boostyGST]

Found a IHI ball bearing killer 16G and was wondering what you thought about it compared to other turbos! I have a stock 2G with all bolt ons except fuel! Do you guys think cams would be a better option rather then turbO!



Tyler

 

[RamenPride]

16G Killer sucks

 

[phatTSi]

Why do you need a ball bearing 16g? They already spool around 3100 as it is. And yeah what he said^^^^^^.

 

[boostyGST]

why does it SUCK!! !

 

[DSM_Aruba]

I had that turbo, it sucks . Spools a little fast, but the BB catridge is old school technology. I blew mine, the BB catridge broke (huge smoke came out of the exhaust). I called XS Engineering to ask about rebuild. They told me is will cost me $1000 for labor and parts!!!! I'd rather add a few hundred bucks and buy a brand new FP3052 or similar GT turbo. They should call it wallet killer instead of 16G killer!!!

 

[DSMunknown]

dont ever buy turbos that have the terms "killer", "big", or any sort of buzz words that sound attractive. because that is what they are there for- to sound attractive to unwary consumers. they are just a ploy so dont waste your time or money.

 

[boostyGST]

so for me, that has stock motor, and wants a 300+ whp, what turbo do you guys recommend!

 

[spades_gsx]

dont ever buy turbos that have the terms "killer", "big", or any sort of buzz words that sound attractive. because that is what they are there for- to sound attractive to unwary consumers. they are just a ploy so dont waste your time or money.

so I guess the "big" t-28 is also a piece a junk?

 

[DSM_Aruba]

BB turbo: FP3052 (upgrade injectors 660cc, S-AFC,Walbro 255 High Pressure fuel pump, ...)
Non BBl turbo: BR20G (fastest spooling 20G ever, 550cc injectors, S-AFC, walbro 255 fuel pump)

If you want power go big at once. Never mind anything smaller than a 20G

 

[Ultimatedsm]

Big 16g is fine and the Big T-28 in my opinion are great turbos. If you have a 2g, I'd go with the Big T-28. If its a 1g than go with the EVO3 16g turbo. Both will get you in the 300 WHP range easy. Both need 550's with a walbro 255 or 190 or choice and a S-AFC. Both spool around 3000 rpm (If you have a ported EX.manifold, O2 housing and a 3 inch full exhaust system your spool up time will be even faster possibly in the 2500-2800rpm range).

 

[95gstnj]

I guess it depends on your personal experiences. i've had the IHI killer 16g on my car for 2 years(idk how many thousands of miles) daily driven, and beaten the CRAP out of all the time. (20+psi) dyno'd at 285hp. i recently took it off, for a larger turbo, and it is still in PERFECT condition. i'm talking perfect as the day i bought it. ZERO shaft play. Of course i always changed oil on time, full synthetic 10w30, and generously turbo timed it. i guess it just depends how you take care of it. so before you dismiss it alltogether, get a few opinions. if you have access to one cheap, theres no reason why you shouldnt get it. that's my opinion--