I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
06-14-2008, 04:52 AM
#31
1.5 BAR
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,453
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
Originally Posted by Minor Threat
For what it costs to buy a new journal bearing turbo these days, you're almost better off doing that then wasting your time and money buying used turbos, finding out their blown and then getting raped trying to have them "rebuilt"
I'd say "rebuilt" simply isn't the way to roll. With used turbos these days you just don't know, so brand new is the answer. It's not worth the few bucks you'll save buying used or rebuilt. Chinese turbos are the same way too. They're hit and miss. Then again, companies like PTE and AGP that modify Garrett factory turbos see failure occasionally. The only way to absolutely guarantee perfection IMO is to buy a brand new Garrett that's straight from the factory. Just budget it into your build. $400+ for a new turbo.
06-14-2008, 01:16 PM
#32
3.0 BAR
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,349
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
Originally Posted by crx2211
I'd say "rebuilt" simply isn't the way to roll. With used turbos these days you just don't know, so brand new is the answer. It's not worth the few bucks you'll save buying used or rebuilt. Chinese turbos are the same way too. They're hit and miss. Then again, companies like PTE and AGP that modify Garrett factory turbos see failure occasionally. The only way to absolutely guarantee perfection IMO is to buy a brand new Garrett that's straight from the factory. Just budget it into your build. $400+ for a new turbo.
06-14-2008, 04:24 PM
#33
0.0 BAR
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 0
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
Originally Posted by stillnoturbo
---- a balance. Just mark where the wheel lines up on the shaft.
06-15-2008, 12:49 AM
#34
3.0 BAR
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,505
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
Originally Posted by crx2211
For sure. I really think that rebuilding a turbo is hit and miss by anyone unless it's genuinely balanced with a big *** expensive machine and ALL new internals are fitted. The problem is that when you join some parts that are worn, and some that aren't; you get issues in a device that spins 150k< rpm's. Blaast has some good recommendations, so all his turbos weren't bad. If he's fitting them with used or Chinese parts then that's a miracle lol.
I'd say "rebuilt" simply isn't the way to roll. With used turbos these days you just don't know, so brand new is the answer. It's not worth the few bucks you'll save buying used or rebuilt. Chinese turbos are the same way too. They're hit and miss. Then again, companies like PTE and AGP that modify Garrett factory turbos see failure occasionally. The only way to absolutely guarantee perfection IMO is to buy a brand new Garrett that's straight from the factory. Just budget it into your build. $400+ for a new turbo.
I'd say "rebuilt" simply isn't the way to roll. With used turbos these days you just don't know, so brand new is the answer. It's not worth the few bucks you'll save buying used or rebuilt. Chinese turbos are the same way too. They're hit and miss. Then again, companies like PTE and AGP that modify Garrett factory turbos see failure occasionally. The only way to absolutely guarantee perfection IMO is to buy a brand new Garrett that's straight from the factory. Just budget it into your build. $400+ for a new turbo.
06-15-2008, 10:59 PM
#36
1.5 BAR
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 922
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
i recently got a t3/t4 from blasst 82 exhaust 70 comp, put it on my car, within a week it had unusable amounts of shaft play and endplay, even allowed for a 500 mile brake in period. now the wheel touches the comp housing like crazy, so now im fucked. idk what to do, doubt theres any sort of warrenty, and i dont want to wait long again. also the comp wheel will touch the housing if theres no compressor seal inbetween when bolted down, but ive had a few turbos without seals and they still spin and dont touch, like somthing wasnt machined properly. anyone got a turbo good for 500+whp for me 
06-15-2008, 11:18 PM
#37
0.0 BAR
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
Originally Posted by Minor Threat
Cliffs:
Don't buy french canadian rebuilt turbos.
Buy used turbos only if you want to throw them away when blown.
Buy new if you can.
Don't buy french canadian rebuilt turbos.
Buy used turbos only if you want to throw them away when blown.
Buy new if you can.
I always say: if you can't do something well, don't do it...
06-16-2008, 10:12 PM
#38
0.5 BAR
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 96
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
ordered mine from gpop and guess i got lucky boosts great so far doesnt leak... he was also very helpful and even modified the exhaust flange for the manifold for me so i could use my adapter plate, grinded the bolt holes flat and drilled out the threads for me (wanted to bolt her up soon as she came back). They were easy to deal with and would take my calls seemed reputable.
06-19-2008, 12:59 AM
#40
0.0 BAR
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 0
Re: I think I got fucked on my "professional rebuild"
Originally Posted by stillnoturbo
I love that Blaast has yet to post even though he's on here nearly every day and just posted in a thread in this forum. What a ------- assblazer
