Is this cheap for a rev 3 turbo?

[sam1176uk]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1808291.htm

Was going to look at this but i've always had NA's so don't know much about turbos, apart from the fact he's exaggerating the bhp figures lol.
Any thoughts?

[foxy-stoat]

http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/ads.html?page=sh ... 63&catid=5

^^^^^ That is CHEAP for a rev3

The one you found is not a bad price, but if it needs work then it wont be. I'd question the 280hp power too. I have seen a lot of adverts with the 280hp power figure stated but without dyno sheet, I wouldnt take his word for it. I'd like to of seen a bit more info in his ad too.

Its got a UK rear bumper, so check the colour match and look out for rear end damage.

Also, why do people put that its "not for the faint hearted"???

[sam1176uk]

I have spoken to the guy selling and it is standard apart from the air filter and exhaust, so just seems like he doesnt know what power they produce.

I've had 5 NA's but this will be my first turbo, anything in particular i should be looking for? It has full service history.

[foxy-stoat]

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=49

Read for more info ^^^^^^^^^^^

[sam1176uk]

Cheers

[foxy-stoat]

If you can take a local club member with you it would be very handy, as they will know what questions to ask and where to look.

If you've never driven a turbo then you will be sooooo suprised how fast these are over a N/A that you may miss faults that this may have.

£2100 is cheap for a rev3 turbo tho, you just have to find out why it is and buy with your head, not your heart.

[sam1176uk]

Ok cheers, don't know anyone through Glasgow/Kilmarnock/Ayr way who knows about turbos but I am open to any volunteers!

Going to head through tonight for a first look, wont take cash with me in case i impulse buy!

[foxy-stoat]

Good plan!

You should try and get to see a few of them to compare.

[sam1176uk]

Not many of them about up here unfortunately

[raptor95GTS]

[sam1176uk]

Lol is that an offer allan??

[toxo]

280bhp isn't unheard of from a rev3 with breathing mods. Mine isn't heavily modified and it hit 284 with no boost increase.

I would question a rev3 that cheap though... the rear bumper is a good shout. I'd be pulling the carpet up in the boot!

[JimmyTheKosh]

why do people call irish plates "private plates"

[glen n]

where is the car mate? near glasgow?

[MR-Deuce]

http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/ads.html?page=sh ... 63&catid=5

^^^^^ That is CHEAP for a rev3

Apologies for the hijak - but anyone know where/how or have linkys on that central small boost gauge that sits in the stock location on the above car?

[toxo]

http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/ads.html?page=sh ... 63&catid=5

^^^^^ That is CHEAP for a rev3

Apologies for the hijak - but anyone know where/how or have linkys on that central small boost gauge that sits in the stock location on the above car?

Search the forum for Omori, should cover it

[MR-Deuce]

tyvm sir

[sam1176uk]

Kilmarnock mate

[raptor95GTS]

Lol is that an offer allan??

I'm in Glasgow city so if you want a 2nd pair (not trained lol) of eyes then I can come along and have a look

[sam1176uk]

Thanks Allan, had a look at it last week and not really what i was after,appreciate the offer though cheers