Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Turbo questions

[98ramtough]

So as i posted in another thread, my turbo is leaking oil out the back and making noises and I have lost power and white smoke after coming back to idle.



I found a guy that has a like new turbo off an 04. Would this bolt up to my 12 valve? It has says comes complete with actuator , wastgate & exhuast elbow. The guy says he pulled it off within 1000 miles of buying the truck so it should be like new.

 

[98ramtough]

This is the turbo i was looking at. Off of an early 04 no electrical hookups.



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[GAmes]

I don't think so. From what I have read, the 3rd gen's turbos do not work well in 2nd gens, esp 12 valves.

 

[Missouri Mule]

The Exhaust housing is smaller, 9cm instead of 12 cm of course you could put a bigger housing on.

If you can afford it I would check in to aftermarket ones there are quite a few out there that will do the job better than the oem turbos (check the advertisers in the TDR mag and check out their web sites or give them a call).

 

[KBurgoyne]

you could make it work, but that would get expensive. those turbos are smaller overall and cant handle as much power. it would probably be best to find a salvage yard and find a true 12 valve turbo.