Identify this turbo

vincevince · Postby **vincevince** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:56 am

I'm currently shopping around for turbo new and used for my na6 and came across this one on a facebook group.

The guy said it was some australian brand but couldn't remember the name of it.

I did manage to get photos of it. All it had to identify itself was a plate riveted on saying gt2871 and a serial number.

No shaft play. Was wondering if I can trust this turbo (and the guy selling it).

zossy1 · Postby **zossy1** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:17 am

GT2871 is a Garrett designation but that ain't a Garrett.

The casting looks like a china charger to me.

Postby **NitroDann** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:11 pm

And it looks T25 sized. Regardless anything between a small T25 and a big T28 will work on an mx5, slap it on and see.

chrons_rotary · Postby **chrons_rotary** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:10 pm

Before you throw money at him, how much is he asking? if you dont mind telling us.

vincevince · Postby **vincevince** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:31 am

He's asking for $200

chrons_rotary · Postby **chrons_rotary** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:15 am

Depending on how used it is, might be worth it.
Though brand new chinacharger GT2871 are going for less than $300.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GT25-GT28-GT ... 43d248a90d

vincevince · Postby **vincevince** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:43 pm

Thanks guys. I've been trying to figure out if it's a chinese turbo or not. If it is, then the obvious economical option would be to go to the resellers near my house (999automotive/kls) and pick up a new one with wastegate for around $250-260 and are willing to give me 1 year warranty on them.