So the S16G needs a rebuild. But the itch for more power is there. I have been thinking about S20G, HY35, and looked at a couple garrett journal bearing turbos. The car is a DD, and the S20G is simple switch in. I guess I'm just worried about the "slower" spool time. Any thoughts on any of those turbos or something similar?

I think it really depends on what u want to do with the car, do u autox or road race the car? If its just a toy you drive around time then its really your call. I lost about 500rpms of spool going to a 20g. And then even more with the holset. I autox and track my car and the holset is not ideal for either, but the power is great to have. I would probably rebuild the 16g and push the hell out of it to make some good power and keep a good spool. It would be a nasty street car.

98 Eclipse GS Turbo
Built motor - MS2 - Holset hy35 - Zoom Stg 4 Clutch - 57.5mm TB - ARP Headstuds - Turbonetics wastegate - 3" Turbo back - FMIC - Greddy RZ BOV - Walbro 255 - 650cc Injectors - Fidanza Flywheel - Cobra calipers w/ 13" Rotors - Oil Cooler - DevilsOwn meth injection

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it will be more beneficial to keep the smaller turbo as your boost level is not high. A smaller turbo will be more efficient and faster spooling so keep the smaller one.

Alex Romanishan

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

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