just a few questions

[DSM don]

Hey everyone. I've been shopping around for a 2gb gsx for the last few months and I think I've found the one as long as everything goes well I should be picking it up in the next few days! I've been looking forever an it seems like my due diligence has paid off as this is one of the cleanest dsm's I've ever seen. But enough bring details and on to my questions.

I just turned 20 and while I have a good paying job for a college student, I have lots of things to pay for so this car isn't going to get an unlimited supply of money thrown at it. I have another car (total definition of a beater) for work so I am given some flexibility when it comes to downtime but I don't want this to be like my last dsm (aka in the shop/driveway more than on the road). So, I think a 14b would give me the best bang for my buck while still maintaining reliability. Would you all agree? I thought a regular t28 would be better as I'd like to stay away from kits and stay bolt on and go but I can't seem to find them at all and assume they've been discontinued. Can anyone advise? I would like to note that I'm willing to spend money in this department to remain bolt on but I don't think the big t28 or killer fit me well, if I have the potential I'll end up using it and that could compromise reliability. Is there anything between the big t28 and t25 that bolts up?

I was looking for a reliable 250hp and I don't mind throwing in an walbro 190/evo pump to get it and possibly injectors assuming I could use openport 2.0 to compensate for the new squirters fairly easily (I'm not well versed in the tuning department but I'm a quick learner). It's a 1999 so it should be compatible, can I handle this?

I have some more stupid little questions but I'll stick with these main ones for now as I've searched them and haven't found definite answers.

Thanks ahead of time guys, I know I'll get some insight as you guys are one of the best and most helpful sites out there.

 

[TWOpointFORliter]

I would suggest maxing out your stock turbo (assuming it is healthy) before you worry about upgrading. Also assuming you have a healthy engine I would suggest following the 2g upgrade path. Exhaust, fuel, MBC and a tuning solution will get you to your goal with the turbo you already have.

Read this is you havent already.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/2g_dsm_turbo_upgrade_path

 

[DSM don]

I guess I should have specified as whp, which will really push the turbo the the edge of its efficiency range which is something I don't want to do. As far as I understand, the openport should give me the ability to set boost using the stock or an upgraded bcs. Is this true? Also if you had to give a suggestion on a turbo, which would you choose? 14b? Bt28? Is there anywhere I can get a regular t28?

 

[mike96]

The 14B would probably be a little easier to get your hands on than the t28. You could also look into a 16G, it might be a little over kill for what you are looking for but will defiantly give you a little more room to grow when you are ready.

Yes, the OP 2.0 and a copy of Ceddy mods should be all you need for boost control and all your tuning needs. The learning curve is a little steep compared to ECMlink but defiantly more cost effective if you already have a car with a reflashable ECU. I have heard of people using the FPR solenoid as the boost solenoid. Haven’t tried it yet myself.

 

[DSM don]

That's what I've noticed as well, 14b's are a dime a dozen. Any ideas for where to look for a regular t28? Is the Garrett t28 a regular one? That seems to be a good turbo considering it gives me room but not too much while having one of the faster spools for a nonbb turbo. The more I read the more I like.

As for a 16g, it seems like too much for my goals. Too much work (install), too much power, and too much in terms of price considering I could get more of what I want out of a 14b or t28.

Thanks for the help. I'm open to any and all sugestions but I won't lie, I might shoot them down fairly quickly as I've done a good amount of research on the popular turbos that are e316g and smaller. Maybe I overlooked a lesser known turbo though, but who knows? That's why I'm asking!