I mean what do you define a good turbo as? I'd call it good in the sense it's reliable, sized well for a daily driven Honda, and has some cool features. It's not a badass turbo or anything and is a bit small for making any real power, but it's very good for a lowish boost set-up. It will make your car feel like it's factory boosted. For a cheap stock turbocharger it's a good selection though. I can't see you being disappointed with it unless you're expecting an 11 second daily driver or even 12 second.

 

It's a pretty good turbo. I think I have the same one (.42/.4 but my WG is at 11psi, not 5. I'd check on that.

I also modified it to have an external dump:


http://gallery.me.com/gavinwilliams#100097 (turn your volume down, it's a bit loud)
Definitely feels a bit more than factory boosted though

 

Im sure it wont be anything fast. Just something for a little bit more power i guess. Want to keep it running and what not. Just making sure what i paid for it is worth it. I paid $50 for it and started researching. Good deal?

 

I run the same turbo on my d16, but my wastegate is around 7psi. I believe they are a Garrett Airesearch t3 ta0301 that are originally from a MB diesel. they are .42/.48 a/r, and i believe the wheel is 50 trim (not 100% on that).

 

That's what I said earlier lol.

 

Thanks all. I appreciate your help!