Arkmage

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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).

m2cupcar

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just an fyi - there's more than one kind of 5-bolt t3 turbine flange pattern. I learned that the hard way.

Arkmage

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I've only seen the one style... now you have me a little worried about my BEGi downpipe that's on order.

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.

cjernigan

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A rebuild kit from Gpopshop would get there by friday i bet and you could do it yourself in an hour and a half having never done it before.

Arkmage

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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.

cjernigan

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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.

Arkmage

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keep in touch and let me know... any one else have a T3 lying around?

m2cupcar

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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.

Arkmage

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Mine is a saab unit which is the same as a ford and garrett standard 5 bolt from my understanding. Merc and chrysler have different patterns depending on year from what I can tell.

m2cupcar

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Congratulations- that's the one to have. By far the most popular.

zoom2zoom

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I have an extra t3 in good condition I can sell, PM me for more details/pics. Probably identical to the one you already have too.

lazzer408

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Do you need water cooling?

Arkmage

iTrader: (3)

nope... have a fresh h2o chra here.

lazzer408

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I just have a .48/.42 Saab turbo. no water. Is your compressor side tore up?

Arkmage

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turns out neither side was damaged... the sound was something else entirely which I'm embarrased to say was very simple to fix in 3 mins.

I still wouldn't mind having a spare around the house though.