I don't blame you. I'd prefer the EFR line as well, was just saying that there's no T3 option for it so it makes the moot for this thread in particular at least.
The reason for the price difference is because you get the IWG and also it's ball bearing whereas the other one is journal as far as I'm aware.
Not saying that the EFR isn't better, but I'd imagine the two would at least be comparable.
That's all there is. There's no T3 option for the 7163 as far as I'm aware.
If you wanted a 7163 you could've just gotten the 52mm S200SXE turbo. They're basically the same thing.
http://www.agpturbo.com/borg-warner-s252sx-e-52-61-12709095019/
Agreed. With a cheap T3 option you could get a BW Airwerks turbo, a V Band downpipe and the manifold for less than a lot of people (including me) paid for just their turbo.
Eff that. I told my girlfriend she's never getting a ring that expensive lol. Then again I actually bent a rod so she didn't have much choice in the matter.