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MODIFICATIONS => Performance => Topic started by: intern8tion9l on May 22, 2007, 11:42:00 AM

Title: turbo still blwon...what to do?
Post by: intern8tion9l on May 22, 2007, 11:42:00 AM
well the car hasn't been running in 8 months now, making the longest down time i've ever experienced. i blew my turbo up as some of you know, and was told that it could not be rebuilt. i was also informed that it had already been rebuilt once. so i bought another stock turbo from a member here, which came off a running car, but had some shaft play. i didn't want to take any chances so i sent it out for a rebuild. the compnay has now had it over a month and they just got back to me today to say it will be around $500 to rebuild this thing and that in their opinion it isn't worth it. just looking for thoughts/ideas/suggestions. anything at this point really. i'd upgrade but i don't want to spend a friggin fortune. i just want to drive and enjoy my car. thanks for anything guys
Title: Re: turbo still blwon...what to do?
Post by: R Dubya on May 22, 2007, 01:03:00 PM
for a couple hundred more you can get yourself an upgrade, but there is likely to be tuning costs that will need to be done.  $500 seems fair for a rebuild, what kind of warranty comes with it?  Are they commenting on a cracked housing?  If so don't worry about it.  Common in these turbos, and doesn't seem to create much of an issue.
Title: Re: turbo still blwon...what to do?
Post by: grinders_18 on May 22, 2007, 01:07:43 PM
www.gpopshop.com

I paid alot for mine, but if you want a standard rebuild it's like $250-$300. Seriously great people who know what they're doing, and did the job within a week. Give them a shout out and tell them Kyle Krenz recommended them to you. I don't get anything out of it, but they like to hear that their customers are happy!
Title: Re: turbo still blown...what to do?
Post by: intern8tion9l on May 22, 2007, 02:32:15 PM
they didn't say anything about the housing being cracked. their thing is that it is harder to work on the smaller turbos with the machining involved
Title: Re: turbo still blwon...what to do?
Post by: bake82 on May 22, 2007, 03:16:19 PM
I can get this turbo for you for $250  + shipping

"the turbo is a t25 and the a/ris 42 they are a ball bear turbo no shft play the other side i dont knowbut thery are great shape and solid strong turbos"

Dunno if that helps....but if it does let me know and I'll see if I can get it for you!
Title: Re: turbo still blwon...what to do?
Post by: jimmy on May 22, 2007, 03:53:24 PM
        Even after the rebuild it still came back with that( all familar crack) that we all love so much. I don't think you're going to like my idea. Save your money and get a Brand new one. Their I said it and good luck :thumb: