WTB: .48 Turbine T3 turbo
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WTB: .48 Turbine T3 turbo
So, I think my turbo is eating itself... it sounds like I have some metal on metal action going on in there. Since it's my daily driver I unfortunately have to drive it to work regardless, and will have to pull the turbo over the weekend to survey the damage.
I need to have a spare/better turbo around to prevent downtime. Turbo must have the following:
1) minimal shaft play, or if it needs rebuild a price that reflects it
2) .48 turbine
3) 50 or better trim T3 compressor. I'd like a 60 trim t3 or a T04E compressor, again open to options.
4) Standard T3 turbine inlet
5) 5 bolt internal wastegate outlet flange
6) 2" compressor outlet nozzle (to match my piping)
If any of these terms are not met post anyways... I might be able to use it. I've already seen the 60 trim .63 AR in the other thread... not really interested in a .63 as it will increase lag and I'm not going to push enough power to justify it (yet).
I need to have a spare/better turbo around to prevent downtime. Turbo must have the following:
1) minimal shaft play, or if it needs rebuild a price that reflects it
2) .48 turbine
3) 50 or better trim T3 compressor. I'd like a 60 trim t3 or a T04E compressor, again open to options.
4) Standard T3 turbine inlet
5) 5 bolt internal wastegate outlet flange
6) 2" compressor outlet nozzle (to match my piping)
If any of these terms are not met post anyways... I might be able to use it. I've already seen the 60 trim .63 AR in the other thread... not really interested in a .63 as it will increase lag and I'm not going to push enough power to justify it (yet).
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Do they look drastically different or are they just a bit off? I can post a pic of my current pattern if that would help.
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I've rebuilt several turbos... I know it isn't hard. The issue is that this sucker sounds like it is eating the impeller... so I'm likely going to need a new impeller/housing. At which point a used turbo is cheaper than replacing those components.
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Heard that. I might have a core for you that you can rebuild that I would let go pretty cheap. Need to get off my *** and put my turbo together first though. The turbine housing has massive cracks around the turbine though. It's a 50 trim compressor. If you want just the chra and compressor assembly it would be a good replacement once rebuilt. Wheels are in good shape it seems. I'll let you know, but don't count on me right now.
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I think there are three five-bolt patterns for the turbine exit on a t3. I found this out when I bought a 5-bolt flange and it didn't fit my "mercedes" five-bolt exit. The most popular is referred to as a "ford" and I believe there is one more. The mercedes has larger spacing than the ford.
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I still wouldn't mind having a spare around the house though.
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