cheap turbo's [Archive]

Junglist

29-07-2013, 21:01

Right these turbo's on eBay for around 200 new. Not Garrett obviously.
Yes everyone is gonna say they are paper weights last 10 mins etc.

Most are more than likely made in China but being sold from the UK and Germany.

But let's say I take the plunge and it does die after 100 miles could I then get it rebuilt with Garrett parts???

Also they come with a year warranty - probably a nightmare to get anywhere with them though.

GTphil

29-07-2013, 21:06

Right these turbo's on eBay for around 200 new. Not Garrett obviously.
Yes everyone is gonna say they are paper weights last 10 mins etc.

Most are more than likely made in China but being sold from the UK and Germany.

But let's say I take the plunge and it does die after 100 miles could I then get it rebuilt with Garrett parts???

Also they come with a year warranty - probably a nightmare to get anywhere with them though.

People do use these turbo's and get good results, longevity is always the issue, I have heard you may get a few k at high boost. Getting them rebuilt with Garrett internals I don't know. I'm sure I have read about it somewhere on here.

Markey Mark (BD)

29-07-2013, 21:06

I had mine rebuilt with garret internals, I know of a few also done this way and lasted

Junglist

29-07-2013, 21:10

Been thinking Garrett can't be the only option.
Like cars you could buy an expensive merc and it will last but a cheap Renault does fine. :laugh:

Junglist

29-07-2013, 21:21

I had mine rebuilt with garret internals, I know of a few also done this way and lasted

Would you get it rebuilt straight away or use as it comes till it goes?

turbo ted

29-07-2013, 22:37

rebuild straight away before you destroy everything e.g. engine

TNT ANDY

30-07-2013, 06:52

I know a member that has done bought cheap and rebuilt and has made incredible power. Longevity has not been tested.

Have a look on youtube - the issues are always the same - they **** em selves very quickly.

Junglist

30-07-2013, 16:30

I've got a t2/t25 hybrid job on mine what would I need to make it a full t25?

andybond

30-07-2013, 18:45

I've got a t2/t25 hybrid job on mine what would I need to make it a full t25?

Ebay ;)

Sell it, and buy a t25. Easier, and probably cheaper.

casper

30-07-2013, 19:38

I've got a t2/t25 hybrid job on mine what would I need to make it a full t25?

I had a larger trim turbine wheel machined into my t2/t25 (foc) and it made a massive difference.Its like a different blower altogether.