I've got a s14 ka with 85k miles on it. I was wondering if this turbo would be decent for a topmount setup using the jgs tools log manifold. It is a t3 flanged t28 off of an RB25. I have heard mixed reviews about this turbo, and I was wondering if it was worth purchasing. Junk or not? These are the specs according to the seller:

1)Yes, internally gated, and no it does not come with the wastegate actuator, as it didn't come with one when I bought it brand new. I would weld the wastegate flap shut and run an external gate
2)I had the exact turbo topmounted on my KA-T setup for two years, it was insane.
3)It has water jackets in the center housing, but it does not require them, as it is oil and water cooled both. I ran mine for two years ONLY oil cooled, no problems.
4)Yes, it is dual ball bearing.
5)zero shaft play. the tiny tiny bit it does have is the give in the bearings, which is the nature of all ball bearing turbo's. This turbo is perfect, it only has 1500 miles on it at most.


I'm trying to piece together a ka-t kit and I'm aiming for around 230-250whp. My questions are:
1. Do you think this turbo would do the trick, reliably?
2. What is it worth?

Here is a picture of it: