# Which Turbo?... Stuck, opinions appreciated

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [August 16, 2011, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546 "2011-08-16T08:53:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![nieldsr13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nieldsr13/32/6085_2.png) [@nieldsr13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nieldsr13)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546/1 "2011-08-16T08:53:43Z")

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Alright, so ive been trying to decide on a turbo for the longest time and researching for the longest time.

I’ve eventually narrowed it down to the garrett gt2871r bb. or just recently the tomei m7980 arms turbo kit. I like the thought of the ball bearing of the garrett but the tomei kit comes with everything and has a higher rating to it. my over all goal is 350+ with supporting mods on my SR. so if anyone could help me with some input it would be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![sherlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@sherlock](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sherlock)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546/2 "2011-08-16T09:49:00Z")

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i was really looking into the tomei turbo myself aswell, liked a lot about it, comes with a ton of stuff has great response and lots of power still

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**Author:** ![nieldsr13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nieldsr13/32/6085_2.png) [@nieldsr13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nieldsr13)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546/3 "2011-08-16T10:38:23Z")

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see thats what i was leaning towards as well, seeing as you don’t have to pay anymore for gaskets, lines, etc, only down side is its not ball bearing

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**Author:** ![sherlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@sherlock](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sherlock)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546/4 "2011-08-16T10:59:24Z")

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yes that is a bit of a down side but it is still a high quality product, not gonna be like an ebay turbo

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**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546/5 "2011-08-16T17:22:13Z")

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Nothing wrong with journal bearing.

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**Author:** ![weirtech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d6d6ee/32.png) [@weirtech](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/weirtech)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-turbo-stuck-opinions-appreciated/215546/6 "2011-08-20T19:26:34Z")

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journal bearing turbos typically last longer before they need a rebuild.