<![CDATA[16g Reliability?]]>I have recently been looking into doing a 16g swap on my car. 95 TSI AWD (7 bolt 😞 ). I know I will need some things for the supporting mods and all that but what I am concerned with is the reliabilty of my car. I know modding a car is not going to make it better than stock or anything. And I know that things will go wrong, as they will with any car when modded, but what kind of luck have you guys had with 16g's and what things do I need to make sure and do to keep my car at least a little relaible?

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30962https://fargostreet.com/post/30962Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:37:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:46:50 GMT]]>As far as supporting mods for a small/big 16g:

550cc injectors

Fuel pump upgrade

Clutch (espcially if AWD)

AFC, EMS, or chipped ECU and something to monitor EGTs or A/F ratio (otherwise...watch for fuel cut and too lean situations).

COMPLETE exhaust...2.5" or larger. Anything smaller and you'll never reap the benefits of a larger turbo.

Upper intercooler pipe upgrade or FMIC, with a new BOV (1g, Greddy...etc.).

NGK BPR7ES plugs gapped at 0.028.

8mm wires at least

Make sure the rest of the maintenance is up to date (ie fuel filter, timing belt, etc.)

Look for anything upwards of 280+whp on pump to as much as 375whp on race gas.

Wiz

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30956https://fargostreet.com/post/30956Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:46:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:35:56 GMT]]>If your looking at the reliablilty of a 16g, you can't really be to specific. It's going to depend on so many different factors.

First, is the current condition of your car. Headgasket, condition of the entire motor, just so many variables.

The general rule is, as you make more power, the more your going to break.

16g / 14b arent that huge, and don't make that much power, but as with anything, its how you drive it.

If you beat the fuck out of your car, its going to break.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30931https://fargostreet.com/post/30931Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:35:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:45:15 GMT]]>I am getting the Big 16g that is sitting at SLS. I think I will be pretty satisfied with it though.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30916https://fargostreet.com/post/30916Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:45:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:32:31 GMT]]>How many miles are on your 2G? I'm asking because after some miles build up on these cars, it seems like the T25 POS likes to eat itself for unknown reasons. I've seen it happen many times, even on bone stock cars. So if you're concerned about reliability, as long as you install it correctly, or have it installed by a shop who knows what's up, the 16G will more than likely outlast the stock turbo on your car. It won't make the car any less reliable either, the engine has been proven to take WAY more than what that turbo can put out, and the transmission will be just fine as long as you don't shift like a jackass. You will more than likely need to upgrade the clutch to hold the extra power. I also say if you're looking into a 16G, get the EVO III 16G.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30915https://fargostreet.com/post/30915Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:32:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:10:24 GMT]]>The turbo i have (mitsubishi evoIII big 16g) is 600$ on dsmtuners.com. Pretty fair price wise...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30911https://fargostreet.com/post/30911Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:10:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:03:11 GMT]]>How much we talkin here?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30909https://fargostreet.com/post/30909Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:03:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:40:05 GMT]]>I know the small 16g is practically the same as a 14b...But i have a big 16g and i think it would be well worth the money

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30908https://fargostreet.com/post/30908Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:40:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:34:14 GMT]]>a 16g is no different for durability than a 14b they're both Mitsubishi turbos and use the same basic internals. Id say go with the 16g if anything.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30907https://fargostreet.com/post/30907Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:34:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:29:03 GMT]]>go for a 14b.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30906https://fargostreet.com/post/30906Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:29:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:25:42 GMT]]>Mine is pretty awesome...I just have mostly basic mods, besides the front mount, but it pulls hard and fast...id highly suggest looking into it.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/30904https://fargostreet.com/post/30904Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:25:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 16g Reliability? on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 05:17:45 GMT]]>I would like to know this is as well but from what I've heard they are better than stock turbos.

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