I used the search and found some threads but most for were 4g63 based.

i just picked up one of these TD05 12B turbos with no shaft play real cheap! i know its not a bad ass turbo or anything but would it be ideal for running a small 5-8PSI on my 420A?

Any thoughts on this?

Tiny, tiny, tiny....

Probably spool right off idle, great response, but fall off in the top end because it's so cute ... i mean small.

Originally posted by DarkOne
Tiny, tiny, tiny.... Probably spool right off idle, great response, but fall off in the top end because it's so cute ... i mean small.

Would it be decent for 5-7 PSI? also there are guide on mating it with a 20G housing and porting it out to handle larger PSI

Have you considered what manifold you would run with that turbo?

Originally posted by CODE4
Have you considered what manifold you would run with that turbo?

I have found a T3 manifold with a T3 to Td05/t25/t28 adapter. what im worried about is that i might have clearance issues.

It'd be fine for 5-7psi.

UPDATE! got the turbo in today. It looks very well for coming off an 1989 model car. I know there is some things missing so if you see anything point it out. there is ZERO shaft play in and out nor side to side.

OK couple questions i have. I did some research and found that this is water cooled and oil cooled but do i have to do both or just run the oil lines like i would other turbos?

It is a small turbo but it should do what i need it to do



This is the whole package i received



Yes it has a built on BOV



Will this fit a T3 manifold? I know i can adapt but it looks VERY simular






The only thing i see thats alittle off is this part. The part i have on the thumb is loose and the turbine wheel hits this if the turbo is upside down. should this part be alittle loose?

Looks like there are some traces of oil in the inlet side of the turbine. You sure all the internal seals are even good on that snail?

Originally posted by brandonwh64
The only thing i see thats alittle off is this part. The part i have on the thumb is loose and the turbine wheel hits this if the turbo is upside down. should this part be alittle loose?

Considering it's held in place by the turbine house, which you have removed, I'd expect it to be a little loose, yeah.