Firstly id like to thank you all for the reply's and information!!
But id like to say that im not keen on swapping out the turbo anytime in the near future again... so i really want to do this once, and only once if i can avoid having to do so again.. also i am under a time constraint, i need to get this car on the road ASAP because the point of my having bought this car was to use it as my new DD wile i take my current car off the road for some much needed TLC and attention... and i need to do it before it get too cold here...
after having looked at my options (again) this is how i see it... a direct OEM replacement is not a good idea no matter what the conditions im better off getting anything but a VF40..
yes i could get an OEM/reman CHRA for about 350... but i am not comfortable doing work on a turbo just yet, and honestly i see the VF40 as a major part of the problem...yes i know that the oiling system sux ass and needs addressed and is a major culpret as well but from all the treads ive read.. not one was about how awesome the vf40 was, and what kinds of -even Meh- power being made on the stock turbo.. (unlike Evo 8/9 etc (those have been know [with proof] to handle over 350Whp even up to 410Whp on e85 and a light port)..
BNR has a rebuilt VF40 for 650.. but again to me.. thats burning a chunk of change with little to no return and to get the warrenty i still have to spend the 250 for the filter kit..
The BNR-Evo16G looks like to be what im going to go with, all reviews and treads ive read up on, seams to show me that its exactly what im looking for... a bit later spool should be remedied with the N-vidia catless DP already on the car (and more future exhaust work), and does not fall flat on its face like the OEM.... i like the fact it gives some head room to grow as well, and in the future should deliver what im looking to get out of it... power under the curve.. not all about peek... Not saying that i wont NEED to get a tune, or that fuel supply will not be an issue if i wan to actually DO anything with this turbo.. but for now (and again i need help/opinions/confirmations about this part as ive read some conflicting info) i "should be ok" on "stock" fuel system/tune IE: it will RUN and i can drive it with out worry of it failing/blowing up on me... to ensure this ill be getting a "good" boost gauge (most likely AEM.. ive used some of there gauges before and like how they look/work) and a manual boost controller... set that thing down to something stupid low like 5psi and get her back on the road.. once i get a wide-band and a chance to do some data-logging, ill slowly turn it up to comfortable levels as long as im not seeing any knock, and overly lean results.. (sounds to me like a sound plan.. what do you all think???)
In an effort to remove any and all possible debris from the oiling system ill be dropping the oil pan and cleaning out all that i can get to.. as well as replacing the 2x OCV's, the PCV,and the OEM cooler, as well... oh and of course the obligatory IP&T filtered line kit... Any and all lines/parts that i can remove to clean out.. will be done.. ill be doing the same from the charged air track too... but i am still concerned about being able to remove all of the debris from the TMIC... hence my thoughts on doing the Racer-x FMIC.... that and it was on my list of to-do future mods... i dont understand what was ment by the "nuff-said" comment in regards to it???
the only reason i was considering doing the TGV deletes was because it is one of the codes i have kicked on right now (most likely from the mechanic bumping the sensor, or having removed the sensor and not re-installed it correctly during the instillation of the replacement turbo)... that and as stated before, will be pulling all of the intake track apart to remove the (confirmed) oil and debris..... hell i would almost put money on the mechanic not having removed the banjo filter either, at this point...
I will not "turn up the power" until i address the week points with the next round of mods... those future mods will include the Hexmods F1 VB, replacement solid bushings for the center diff, and full auxiliary cooling system with B&M cooler, a thermostat to prevent over cooling and a temp gauge to monitor activity (and possibly a controlled fan to prevent heat soaking/overheating while in high temp traffic conditions.. (and towing)
Other mods will include some exhaust work and proper fuel delivery upgrades (possibly up the anti for E85 capability)...
i have a plan...
so after all of that.. what do you all think... is the BNR Ev16G right for me?
Any other suggestions on parts that i need to address to get this thing back on the road properly and reliably? Does it look like i have all my T's crossed off and my I's dotted??
once again thank you in advance for any help/constructive suggestions and information ....