First off, sorry if this has been discussed a million billion times already....I did a search for 15g upgrade, mod, yadda yadda and kept coming up endless lists of threads talking about swapping turbos.
Ive got a spare good condition, low mileage 15g turbo layin around, and Im curious if theres anything I can do with it other than rebuild it, such as upgrading the compressor housing and wheel, or other modifications to make it more efficient.
Or would this not be a cost effective route.....?
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JasonC
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Posted 19 June 2012 - 03:07 PM
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Posted 19 June 2012 - 04:08 PM
You can always go the 16T wheel route..
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Posted 19 June 2012 - 04:27 PM
Same (similar) discussion over here, should answer your questions.
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Posted 19 June 2012 - 08:00 PM
read part b
or you can use it to serve an even greater purpose
or you can use it to serve an even greater purpose
Edited by '93 Dave, 19 June 2012 - 08:03 PM.
somethin..
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Posted 20 June 2012 - 02:31 PM
Got in touch with Majestic Turbo here in Waco, TX. They quoted me $695 for 18T or 19T hybrydizing, including full rebuild, balancing, and porting the exhaust housing.
Is that a reasonable price? This is new territory for so Im not sure what to look out for.
Is that a reasonable price? This is new territory for so Im not sure what to look out for.
1997 854 T5 :: M56, ipd SR5-T, SNABB Turbo Inlet Pipe, SNABB Poly manifold spacer, NA Cams, OBX exhaust, Turbosmart Dual Stage MBC, 4 bar FPR, MSD Digital 6 Plus, Blaster SS Coil, Bilstein HD's, ipd Blues
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT(The Man Van!!)
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Posted 20 June 2012 - 03:20 PM
For a couple hundred more, you can get a Hahn RaceCraft 20g. 18t/19T isn't really much of an upgrade. If you can't get it for >$300, I wouldn't bother going that route.
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