So My Turbo Just Blew

[simply_mighty]

Hi guys,

My partner just blew the turbo while I was driving right next to her. No boost and a horrible (Awesome?) squealing sound.

Now I've heard of people getting a hypergear highflow/rebuild, as well as GCG.

I'm basically looking for cost effectiveness, happy with a slightly above standard rebuild but no more and not chasing power either. Who/what have people gone with and what are the recommendations?

Based in Canberra, if that helps. And if anyone has a spare they want to sell, I'll take it!

P.S - I did search but kept getting timeout errors

Cheers,

Sean

[QWK32]

What model stagea do you have Sean?

[simply_mighty]

Always forget the important details.

2002 M35

Cheers,

Sean

[lilcrash]

one simple answer, gcg = ball bearing highflow, hypergear = bush bearing highflow. i realize your have a v6 and i have an rb25 but i just had the same thing happen and from all the stuff i looked at hypergear is your most cost effective answer. he will make you a turbo to suit your needs.

[QWK32]

I can't help you with that one sorry. I'm sure the M35 guys will spy this thread soon enough and give you all the info you need. If your keen you could check out the M35 forum some of the guys on here setup, might find some info over there, from memory it's m35stagea.info

[iamhe77]

We had Hypergear high flow an M35 turbo to close to stock specs (ended up being a sort of "2861" core).

It was a bush bearing job and the owner was very happy with the end result and the price was quite good.

Send GlennM35 a PM, is in Canberra too and may still have his car (haven't heard from him in a while)

[iamhe77]

one simple answer, gcg = ball bearing highflow, hypergear = bush bearing highflow. i realize your have a v6 and i have an rb25 but i just had the same thing happen and from all the stuff i looked at hypergear is your most cost effective answer. he will make you a turbo to suit your needs.

The GCG high flow is massively laggy and definitely not for someone who wants a stock type of rebuild.

I can't help you with that one sorry. I'm sure the M35 guys will spy this thread soon enough and give you all the info you need. If your keen you could check out the M35 forum some of the guys on here setup, might find some info over there, from memory it's m35stagea.info

Cheers Josh

[ironpaw]

I had a spare stock turbo...sold it about 2 months ago

[simply_mighty]

So hypergear is the way to go.

Who should I talk to there, anyone have a hookup?

Cheers

[ironpaw]

Talk to stao I guess. He's in sau

[andy65b]

I went with the Sierra Stage 1 rebuild with bush core. It was built by Precission Turbo's and very happy with it.

If you can stick to stock size it will help with response off the line.

[Jetwreck]

I could probably find you an exchange 2nd hand unit if you want. If not go with what Andy has done....good setup!

[simply_mighty]

Andy - What was the costing on your turbo?

Jetwreck - PM'd

Sean

[Sage222]

Hey Sean,

How many K's has your m35 and any mods?

[simply_mighty]

Its sitting at 105,000km at the moment

Performance mods are:

3" turboback

Pod filter

Boost at 12psi-14psi (stock)

Sean

[whiteaxis]

Hey Sean,

I just had my turbo done at precision turbos and asked for the same specs as andy's. I posted it from Brisbane($20 aus post) and it was done within a week for $1350. Should be arriving back today...... Hopefully!

[andy65b]

Andy - What was the costing on your turbo?

Jetwreck - PM'd

Sean

As was mentioned above. $1350.

This turbo is slightly laggier than stock but has strong mid range and comes on very strong from 3000rpm. Positive boost starts to build from about 2200rpm.

Cheers

Andy

[simply_mighty]

Hey guys,

Got a few quotes for anyone interested in the future -

GCG $1380 excl shipping

Hypergear $990 incl shipping (slightly larger proficle, bush bearing core)

My mechanic can't fit me in and the next best quote for turbo replacement is $2500.00 labour!!

So needless to say, I'll be attempting the work myself over a number of days (engine in) if anyone has a few tips to help me out, or some specialty tools they found useful.

Any tips? Turbo still in car, ready to be removed when I have time though

Cheers,

Sean

[ironpaw]

Aaron should be able to help...he got it out in 2 hours! That's with the engine in!

Edited June 6, 2011 by ironpaw

[Daleo]

Aaron should be able to help...he got it out in 2 hours! That's with the engine in!

Time for a "how to" guide Aaron? Certainly not a job I'm looking forward to.

Or is that due to your lack of factory heat shields?