anyone rebuild turbos?

[Brunoboy]

What kits are you guys using for a 16g? I have seen the Gpop shop but looking for reliable alternatives as well. Thanks
-Shane

 

[Lucas03ES]

I used Gpopshop for the rebuild on my Garrett. It came with instructions and was a quality kit, and they are really friendly and easy to work with.

 

[Brunoboy]

how was shipping time?

 

[Lucas03ES]

It was pretty quick, within 5 days it was here but I don't remember exactly. I actually called them first, and they hooked me up with the oil feed and drain gaskets for free when I placed my order. They will also help you out if you have questions over the phone which is really cool. I'd definitely use them again.

Hope it helps! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Brunoboy]

thanks for the info, i was also told to look at Kamak Dynamics for the parts in the kit are revised. anyone ever dealt with them?
-shane

 

[OMFGeofffff]

that might be the kit that justin over at toonerz recommends. I have it bookmarked on my laptop I'll double check it in the morning.

 

[curtis]

Call Jeff at turbo auto in Nashville its on Charlotte ave. He has an in house balancer, kits are usually in stock plus he use to own one of these cars way back when they smelled new. Balance is the key. I've put kits in turbos more than once after marking everything to make sure everything is perfectly in the exact same spot when torqued back down but if you let one wheel clock a few degrees or twist the shaft when torquing it down the balance is off and could die a fast death. Have to remember these things see 100K rpm's plus and a gram out of balance is alot.

Also alot of the 16G's etc have reverse thread shafts so always check to make sure your taking it apart correctly with a t handle not a normal wrench or socket.

 

[Brunoboy]

Quoting OMFGeofffff:
that might be the kit that justin over at toonerz recommends. I have it bookmarked on my laptop I'll double check it in the morning.


That's exactly who told me to get it lol, I called them and they quoted me $65 shipped.

 

[Brunoboy]

Quoting curtis:
Call Jeff at turbo auto in Nashville its on Charlotte ave. He has an in house balancer, kits are usually in stock plus he use to own one of these cars way back when they smelled new. Balance is the key. I've put kits in turbos more than once after marking everything to make sure everything is perfectly in the exact same spot when torqued back down but if you let one wheel clock a few degrees or twist the shaft when torquing it down the balance is off and could die a fast death. Have to remember these things see 100K rpm's plus and a gram out of balance is alot.

Also alot of the 16G's etc have reverse thread shafts so always check to make sure your taking it apart correctly with a t handle not a normal wrench or socket.


Thanks for the advice Curtis!