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ok I know have a collection of Turbos.
A few standard t2s a Td04 and A T28rs.
Im no expert though and I only know the names of these turbos becasue somone has pointed at them and said thats a T whatever.
I've done a bit of a search on here but im none the wiser.
How do i identify what I have in front of me?
Is there a list of serial numbers sumwhere?
also do all garret turbos have garret written on them?
all garret turbos have a small plate right next to the oil inlet which tells you what turbo its is
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm152/Kenobi_rtoc/DSC01846.jpg
The blue bit at the bottom has a serial number on it.
thats not a garrett more likely 2 be a copy or rebuilt from turbo tecnics or sum 1 like that .. have u tried google the number ???
have u got a pic of the t4?
have u got a pic of the t4?
TD04 its not the same as a T4.
jonnyshaw49
13-03-2010, 14:09
td04 is the turbo used on seat leons and audi tt's isnt it??
td04 is the turbo used on seat leons and audi tt's isnt it??
Its commonly on a scooby i think?
However this particular one is off a colt czt and its tiny tiny.
td04 is the turbo used on seat leons and audi tt's isnt it??
normaly on vw, saab, subaru, and mitsubishi's
thats not a garrett more likely 2 be a copy or rebuilt from turbo tecnics or sum 1 like that .. have u tried google the number ???
Turbo Technics don't sell new copies, they are a Garrett supplier
Adam says it's an "ebay special" copy 200SX turbo in the pic...and I quote, "you wouldv'e been better off pissing your money in the wind" :laugh:
Turbo Technics don't sell new copies, they are a Garrett supplier
they dont supply only rebuild old turbos and if they did send a new turbo by garrett it will be from www.owendevelopments.co.uk (http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/) or www.btnturbo.com (http://www.btnturbo.com/) who are the only 2 suppliers in the uk
They still sell them and I'm still right in that they don't sell new copies :laugh:
Dawn adam does still work at turbo technics does he not...
yes your correct they do as they what you call the 3rd man they go to them which could cost you more......
when i said copy i was meaning like the 1's you get of ebay as there are companys out there that does copy a garrett turbo
but im still correct that turbo technics do rebuild them
Adam says it's an "ebay special" copy 200SX turbo in the pic...and I quote, "you wouldv'e been better off pissing your money in the wind" :laugh:
Straight to the point :agree::laugh:
Straight to the point :agree::laugh:
So is this turbo no good?
JRP, Adam works at Turbo Developments :agree:
Kenobi, no it is still sellable, but copies are worth so little in comparison. Adam said you could probably ask for about £150 for that particular turbo should it all work okay :)
JRP, Adam works at Turbo Developments :agree:
Kenobi, no it is still sellable, but copies are worth so little in comparison. Adam said you could probably ask for about £150 for that particular turbo should it all work okay :)
WOW, That sucks. I was told it was worth 3 times that. Its supposed to be a GT28rs.
Big Supes
13-03-2010, 18:55
I bought what I thought was a GT28RS for my old 200sx from ebay and it blew up immediately after the first time it spooled up. Turn out to be a copy made in china.
:crap:
Noooooooooooooo, I just dont believe it.
Adam says you'll have more luck with a copy journal bearing than a copy roller bearing.
Have you got a picture of the core?
yes your correct they do as they what you call the 3rd man they go to them which could cost you more......
when i said copy i was meaning like the 1's you get of ebay as there are companys out there that does copy a garrett turbo
but im still correct that turbo technics do rebuild them
I see you've mastered the technique of reading from the Garrett website, well done.
Good luck trying to buy from BTN when you're not a trade company, and Owen Developments won't be polite to you either. To be honest, you can probably buy brand new items cheaper from every other company listed in the UK if they've got it on the shelf as both above companies charge a fairly substantial amount.
Turbo Technics actaully supply very little nowadays. They were very close to administration 2 years ago, which not many people know. A long story cut short, they've changed owners a few times and are now more involved in supplying balancing machines to the wolrdwide market.
CR turbos supply me at work. So if anyone ever want a price on anything let me know. Ps I didnt sell myself this turbo and wouldnt sell any fakes ever.
Big Supes
14-03-2010, 11:00
Sh!t situation to be in... hope it comes good Kenobi.
Maybe sell it on a "try and buy" basis to someone you trust.
CR turbos supply me at work. So if anyone ever want a price on anything let me know. Ps I didnt sell myself this turbo and wouldnt sell any fakes ever.
They're not "fakes" as such. They're copies - Not posing as the genuine thing. People DO buy them but they are generally cheaper and of a far lesser quality.
...I have been with Adam FAR too long! :ashamed:
Big Supes
14-03-2010, 11:20
They're not "fakes" as such. They're copies - Not posing as the genuine thing. People DO buy them but they are generally cheaper and of a far lesser quality.
Yeah, a friend of mine ran 368bhp at the wheels on a CA18det with a "attempted turbo". They're not all bad. :D
Yeah, a friend of mine ran 368bhp at the wheels on a CA18det with a "attempted turbo". They're not all bad. :D
Jesus H Christ! "Attempted turbo", I think Adam receives a lot of those at work. I regularly get texts with photos of what are apparently supposed to be turbos, some are quite funny :laugh:
Big Supes
14-03-2010, 12:10
Fun. :laugh:
I was quite lucky with my episode... after my dud turbo blew, I had it verified to be a copy, then phoned my bank, explained the situation and they reversed the payment straight away. £259 saved.
:)
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