Which turbo is this?

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01-20-2011, 04:16 PM

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Which turbo is this?

Whats up guys, just picked up a turbonetics ball bearing T4, theres one number on it and im not 100% what turbo it is. How can i tell which turbo i have?

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01-20-2011, 04:40 PM

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Re: Which turbo is this?

Take the covers off and measure the inducer and exducer wheels.

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01-20-2011, 04:53 PM

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Re: Which turbo is this?

If i take the covers off wont i have to get the turbo rebalanced?

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01-20-2011, 05:08 PM

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Re: Which turbo is this?

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If i take the covers off wont i have to get the turbo rebalanced?

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01-21-2011, 10:00 AM

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Re: Which turbo is this?

And when you measure, you'll need something more precise than a simple tape measure or ruler...find a micrometer/caliper to measure it properly. Small differences in turbos make a big difference in characteristics