Turbo Bearings Gone, What Shall I Do?

[CCCC]

Hi guys, my turbo bearings are gone an I was wondering which option to go for.

Sould I just get the turbo high flowed with new bearings which would set me back 1000 dollars, or a new catridge with a bigger, front compresser wheel, the turbo is of a 2003 ba model. I do wanna hit the 400kw at wheel mark in future.

Thanks mic

[MX Dave]

If your future goal is 400kw I'd buy a spanking new turbo to suit. How bad is the damage on your original? If its not so bad maybe a rebuild with a T04Z front cover or similar? All comes down to how much you have to spend. Don't forget the tuning afterwards if you change covers or turbos

[CCCC]

Hi mate, damage aint so bad, just bearings, that about it, I have 1700 dollars to spent on it, would that be enough for the t04z front upgrade?

[JVK]

Have a look around in the tech section. Iam sure the are a few good bits of info on turbo comparisons,pricing and results.

[Pazzo]

First off 400 on your BA motor or a new motor. Better of standard turbo and spending money on a new FG short motor as a BA won't handle that power long. On the FG short you will see 370rwks with your standard turbo easy and reliable.

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Rear housing probably got cracks by now if it's a BA too

[CCCC]

Hi mate,I wont push it to 400kw until I built the motor in 6 months time, I just wanted to throw I few extra mods on it, while im rebuilding it.

[phantom6]

http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-parts-accessories-engine-engine-parts-transmission-Hi-Flow-GT35-40-750hp-Turbo-Suit-Xr6-Turbo-External-Wastegate-W0QQAdIdZ341327941

If your keen check out the above.

[CCCC]

Thanks for that link mate, but iv all ready bought a brand new garrett turbo (64 trim .70 cover billet wheel an also a 50m turbosmart gate. Getting it all installed right now.

[XR64LT]

hey mate, got the same problem with my turbo and was also wondering the benefits of upgrading to a .70 cover. Would the UBP intake still fit on this?