Turbo rebuild or re use?
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Turbo rebuild or re use?
I pulled my turbo out this weekend anticipating only to port the waste gate (s5). However, I noticed there is some axial play (sideways) but not enough to cause the wheels to touch the housings. So my options are.....
-Send to BNR for rebuild.
-Standard rebuild or stage 1,2,3?
-Buy rebuild kit, do work myself, have balanced.
-Build Hybrid.
This isn't something I budgeted for right now honestly, so I'd prefer to just rebuild it inexpensively. However, pulling and reinstalling the turbo twice seems ridiculous, as someday I'll upgrade.
I've got plenty of time for whatever, it's not a DD.
FYI - I've got an rtek 1.7, 3" exhaust, and 550/750 injectors. I'd rather not have to upgrade all that as well.
Suggestions?
-Send to BNR for rebuild.
-Standard rebuild or stage 1,2,3?
-Buy rebuild kit, do work myself, have balanced.
-Build Hybrid.
This isn't something I budgeted for right now honestly, so I'd prefer to just rebuild it inexpensively. However, pulling and reinstalling the turbo twice seems ridiculous, as someday I'll upgrade.
I've got plenty of time for whatever, it's not a DD.
FYI - I've got an rtek 1.7, 3" exhaust, and 550/750 injectors. I'd rather not have to upgrade all that as well.
Suggestions?
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All turbos have side to side play. If they had zero side to side play they wouldn't be able to spin very freely. If it had in and out play rebuild it yourself for cheap or send it to someone like DK who will do it cheap. If it's not in your budget don't do it. I got carried away back in the day and got a BNR stage 3...then I ended up getting larger injectors...a standalone, front mount, etc...**** just adds up.
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Is my current fuel setup going to be able to handle a custom hybrid? I'm trying not to fall into the pit of "change one thing and have to upgrade 30 other components". I've done that with other cars in the past, don't want to do it again. I'm fine with lower WHP at the moment.
But it's good to hear it doesn't really need a rebuild. I may just port the w/g then and call it a day. Just had the urge to do more after pulling the turbo out...
But it's good to hear it doesn't really need a rebuild. I may just port the w/g then and call it a day. Just had the urge to do more after pulling the turbo out...
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