what is a 98.5 have for a stock turbo ....would it be the same as a 97 12v ???
and what a good upgrade for it . keep in mind its stock other them a hot rod vp pump

 

I have a HX35 on my 99..

 

if it has a manual tranny it will be a hx35.

 

is that the same for the 99's

 

yes, 98.5 - 99 24 valves will have a HX35 in 2000 they switched over to a HY35 which was put on autos thru 2002.5 the HX35 was what came on the manuals through 2002.5

 

Decide what your end HP goals are before buying a turbo.

 

i also have a 98.5 but its an auto. just this morning while driving to work i started hearing a LOUD lower toned whistle coming from my turbo. took it into a guy and he said it is on its last leg. quite a bit of play in it. is my turbo also a hx35? he said he can get me one for $800. seems like a good price. any cheaper ones out there? kind of strapped for cash. thanks.

 

for $1k you can get an s300g which is a decent upgrade from the stocker.

 

HX35 on my 99 and it has an auto.. look at the metal tag on the turbine housing

rob

 

I think $800 is way too much for HX35. You can actually rebuild your own with a kit that sells for some $50.