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Hay guys i just have a question on turbos?

1. how do you know if your turbo is dieing? what signs?

2. Do turbos go preety easy or does it take abit of punchin to get them to stuff up?

3. if you have a stock turbo. e.g on my 180sx. and its going would it be worth getting it rebuild? or buying new one.

i know it depends on how much cash you have. but if you dont have much what are the possibilies

and also how much are new turbos worth. preety decent ones if you want some good kw figures on your car?

and is it worth just getting brand new? second hand custom built etc =)

Thanks guys

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Try a search on this I think it's been covered before. But basically as far as i know,

1. It'll become very noisy, and also blow smoke.

2. Depends on the type of turbo

3. Probrably best to buy a new one altogether. If it was a decent sized turbo and it was worn out, then you rebuild it, but the turbo on the 180sx S13 SR20 isn't that big so not really worth it. Price will vary heavily depending on size, type, brand etc. If you're on a budget 2nd hand is the best way to go, if money isnt an issue go brand new for sure.

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