how to spot a T25/T28 hybrid turbo?

[mashloh]

So these T25 turbos that are supposedly rebuilt with T28 internals, how do you visually differentiate them from stock T25 turbos?

Is this even possible? or do you just have to go by the word of who ever owns it or is selling it?

[DP_Michelle G]

who is saleing one? can you post a pic

[MomentumGT]

Pics would definitely make it easier to distinguish. Usually when builders (someone correct me if I'm wrong) stuff bigger turbine wheels in a smaller housing there has to be some machining involved to get the larger fins to fit. Seen them done on TT Z T25's quite a few times. They may also change out the center section as well to accomodate for larger internals.

-Jon

[mashloh]

this dude selling it on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Garrett-T25-T28-SR20DET-hybrid-Turbo_W0QQitemZ290140110207QQihZ019QQcategoryZ3374 2QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


He supposedly bought it from an SR dude...

[20 til 3]

no, it's fake

Rule #1 NEVER EVER EVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BUY A TURBO FROM EBAY. USED, NEW, JAPAN MADE, WHATEVER, STAY AWAY.

That should really answer your question

[mashloh]

yah i know, but still kinda wondering if there is a way to tell a T25/T28 hybrid from a stock T25

[smelly240]

inducer on that is too small...

[nassin31spr]

When they make hybrids they switch a wheel. On a t25/t28 hybrid they switch the exhaust wheel. They switch the exhaust housing to which is bigger. Looks like a hybrid. Stick to your budget but I wouldn't pay that much for a used turbo unless its name brand or I know it has low, low miles. That looks like its neither.

[TheWolf]

Really sounds like a forced performance T28. A great option for those looking for a nice upgrade.

http://store.forcedperformance.net/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FP&Product_Code=TUN2528&Category_Code=Nissan-Turbo

externally looks like a t25 but with the higher flow.