i just bought a turbo thinking it was a 14b but i got one that says 05-12 on the side . it is a mitsu turbo because it has the diamond star on it. and if you do figure out what turbo it is will it work deciently?

 

Do you have any pictures? If so, post them.

 

are these any good (i think its a tdo5-12)? i noticed when the flange is in the mounting position the oil drain tube isnt facing down, does this matter? also are these turbos upgradeable(i heard you can put a 14b, 16g...etc wheel in them).

 

Ummm....where is the drain facing? The drain is gravity fed and if it is at too much of an angle it won't drain well.

You probably need to rotate it so the drain is pointing down more.

Here is a similar map for that turbo. Very small.
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Are you sure it is the oil drain? It could be a water inlet/outlet too.
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for sue it is the oil drain, it has the bolt on drain tube.how would i rotate it?

 

i think it's just clocked the wrong way. just clock it so that the return tube is facing down. i also noticed that the locking clamp on the turbine side is not present.

 

so thats what that thing is . the clamp came in the box, i didnt know what it was for. how do i clock it?

 

slightly tap the turbine away from the center section with a hammer. be careful not to hit it too much or it might crack (cast iron). also be careful not to hit the turbine blades when the turbine casing is about to come off. then just rotate the turbine case to the proper angle and tap it back again. then place the clamp on.

 

will the wastegate align?