alright, i can get a recently rebulit t25 for $150.
just wondering if anyone has used / is using this turbo on their d16. i've heard different things about them running out of breath. some say 5k, 5500, 6k, and some say it pulls hard all the way.

thanks guys.
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i'm running one, it is good all the way across the board up to about 10psi. once you get past there upgrade it to a big T28 or move into the T3 territory.

 

Dont underestamate the t25. You should be fine, hell they work pretty good on a 2 liter 4g63 and make like 220 from the factory.So it should be good just dont expect the same gains at the same psi compared to that of a t3. Hope i helped.