Update:
I've installed this turbo on my MSP, and WOW. It spools much quicker than people think, drivability is superb. I have no regrets on getting the .86 a/r. My car pulls very hard all the way to redline now instead of running out of breath like the stock t25.
Also If anyone needs install...
I'm really not sure what everyone's so afraid of with .86a/r....it just spools a little later, but makes more top end power. If you think about it, it'll be less shock/stress on our crappy transmissions
This turbo in .86 A/R has the potential for 360hp, i'm sure it can push 18-20psi pretty efficiently, and spool pretty quickly since it's ball bearing, but not sure what max boost could be--over 22psi i would imagine. It is a t25 flange so it'll bolt to stock exh mani or stock upgrade. In my...
Lol for some reason the flash on my phone really brought out the scuff marks-they seem to be some de-burring marks from smoothing out the casting....in person it looks much less obvious
As for the oil restrictor, they come in different sizes so i will remove the one the previous owner used, i...