bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
02-11-2011, 06:28 PM
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bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
i got this turbo its a 57 trim turbonetics t3/t4...that has now gone bad
anyone know where i can take it to get rebuilt?
i am in Los Angeles and cant seem to find any info on this..
anyone know where i can take it to get rebuilt?
i am in Los Angeles and cant seem to find any info on this..
02-14-2011, 05:45 PM
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Re: bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
that price sounds about right but you wont know the full price until they check it out. I was going to get mine rebuilt but i rather just buy a new one for 600 and sell mine as is and have someone else deal with having it rebuilt because you never know the quality of a shops work til it is too late. Hopefully someone will chime in with a reputable shop you can take it to locally.
02-15-2011, 04:18 PM
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Re: bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
that price sounds about right but you wont know the full price until they check it out. I was going to get mine rebuilt but i rather just buy a new one for 600 and sell mine as is and have someone else deal with having it rebuilt because you never know the quality of a shops work til it is too late. Hopefully someone will chime in with a reputable shop you can take it to locally.
i would get a new one if it was identical as mine..wich i cant seem to find
dont want to get new fittings maybe new down pipe...and also have to tune again when i just tuned the car like a week ago..
02-15-2011, 04:35 PM
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Re: bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
Don't know where you're looking, but if it is a 57 "trim", that is actually a very common turbocharger. But it is best to measure your wheels to know what is equivalent. But I don't for one second believe that there isn't anything that matches that application be it from Garrett , Precision, or even *gulp* Comp turbo.
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Re: bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
Don't know where you're looking, but if it is a 57 "trim", that is actually a very common turbocharger. But it is best to measure your wheels to know what is equivalent. But I don't for one second believe that there isn't anything that matches that application be it from Garrett , Precision, or even *gulp* Comp turbo.
yes there is 57 trim turbos..
but it is not the same as mine..
some have different bolt pattern for the down pipe
and from what i heard is that different brands use different material/ sizes for their turbo meaning i would have to tune again...
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Re: bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
A turbonetics 57 trim t04e is the same as every other non ebay 57 trim. Turbine housings are swappable and 9 times out of 10 you can just order it with the right turbine housing.
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02-15-2011, 07:19 PM
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Re: bad turbo...rebuild kit? help...
Well, a rebuild is cheaper than a new turbo. Assuming the wheels are good it's the way to go if and only if you can find a reputable shop to do the rebuild.
Sometimes parts simply wear out, The shop could get the turbo apart and find out the turbine wheel has bearing surface damage, heat scoring, gauging, etc. At that point, rather than finding new parts to put in a used CHRA, I'd cut my losses and buy a new unit. Considering the advances in new technology and wheel design I'd look at a new model. The "t" series wheels have been around for the better part of 30 years.
Sometimes parts simply wear out, The shop could get the turbo apart and find out the turbine wheel has bearing surface damage, heat scoring, gauging, etc. At that point, rather than finding new parts to put in a used CHRA, I'd cut my losses and buy a new unit. Considering the advances in new technology and wheel design I'd look at a new model. The "t" series wheels have been around for the better part of 30 years.
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Turbo charger rebuild , balancing, turbo service
Hey,
Can anyone tell me if this turbo rebuild shop called Scroll Products located in Fairfield, NJ will be able to balance my T3? I will call them but dont want to look like an idiot calling for half a loaf! Im not sure if asking for a balance only is an insult!
Anyone had balance work done here?
Scroll Products Turbo Service
111 Clinton Road Unit6
Fairfield, NJ 07004
201-925-0825
Can anyone tell me if this turbo rebuild shop called Scroll Products located in Fairfield, NJ will be able to balance my T3? I will call them but dont want to look like an idiot calling for half a loaf! Im not sure if asking for a balance only is an insult!
Anyone had balance work done here?
Scroll Products Turbo Service
111 Clinton Road Unit6
Fairfield, NJ 07004
201-925-0825
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