Rb20 turbo question

[ae86lad]

So I recently got myself a r32 skyline rb20, and the turbo went which is ball bearing I believe, can bearing cartridges be got new for them, or what's a good alternative, do the rb25 turbos take more abuse than the rb20 one, want a turbo that will hold up to around 0.9 bar boost


Thanks Philip

[danny86]

Just buy a rb25 turbo will be grand at .9

Neither turbos are ball bearing turbos

[alan opel]

As sed get an rb turbo, the originals arnt bb there ceramic blades, an there shit! Get an rb25 turbo. If u can find an r34 neo turbo it be best as there steel internals not ceramic!!

[ae86lad]

Thanks lads, will the r34 neo turbo fit straight on,

[alan opel]

Yea, get new gaskets an u might need the top j pipe that comes off turbo onto intercooler pipe , careful taking manifold off the studs always snap in the head, I'd say if the manifold to head gasket isn't blowing , don't bother removing manifold atall

[ae86lad]

Cool thanks, have turbo off left manifold on it, yea gona get new gaskets, just out of interest can the bearings be got for turbos anywhere new ??

[whiskeyjack88]

Sorry for the hijack but....
An r34 neo turbo bolts straight onto an rb20 mani??? Sweet! Might work out as a cheaper upgrade than going for a hybrid rb25 turbo :-D Sound!

[alan opel]

If u can find one cheap. They usually make good money , yea u cab buy rebuilt kits, on eBay

[slithertooth]

Neo turbo's are not steel and will blow just as quick as S1 and S2-
Steel Core hybrid are approx 350-450 any of your polish friends should be able to get one done for that, wasting money on a stock RB turbo

[alan opel]

i always thaut neos had steel blades an not ceramic?! good to no !