How do i tell the difference between a T2 and a T3 turbo? And can i use a T2 or are they not as good?

 

what turbo?

 

I bought a 90 spec series 2 the other day. Head gasket went so i pulled the head off, while it was off i checked the turbo and there was loads of play in the shaft. I was told it was a standard T3.

Someone has given me another turbo to try but he thinks its a T2 from a series 2...

Was just going to use it for now untill i get the original one rebuilt...

 

t2 was from the fiesta rs turbo, afaik won't fit a erst manifold to start with

 

So if it fits on my manifold should it be ok to use?

 

Also it is normal for there to be side to side movement on the turbine shaft. Its the end float that causes problems

 

I wouldn't bother fitting it mate, t2s are basically downgrading. U tend to use the t3s on fiestas as a upgrade.. For how much it costs,your proberly best to get the one on it recon'd.

 

It wont be a T2... S2s used the same turbos as S1s albeit with water cooling.
If it looks the same and is on the same manifold its a t3 and it'll fit

 

The T2 is tiny and looks obviously different to the T3, you'll know if you have one! lol

 

Google fiesta t2 turbo charger and then escort rs turbo t3 turbo charger and you will learn the difference