Hey guys

I need a devil's advocate. I might be able to pickup a slightly used turbo from a wrx. it has 10K on it, and has little to no shaft play (1mm).

It comes with the up/down pipe, which will be enough to get the turbo mounted (the manifolds are completely usable for welding to other exhaust pipes).

I'm an avid weekend mechanic and have a big drive to get a turbo.

But, I don't want a turbo kit...I want to build it myself for the fun. I will collect all the parts and slowly gather everything to my satisfaction.


I need a devil's advocate to explain to me why this is a bad idea if in fact it is a bad idea.


Anyone?

I'll be collecting the parts over the next year or so, buying stuff at random.


any help is appreciated!

thanks!