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Hi guys, just a quick question. I plan to build a project car soon and having a bit of trouble finding a turbo to suit, can this turbo be modified so that the centre section (oil feed and return inlet/outlets) are on the opposite side as shown, I need to have the oil feed to be on the same side as the flange. Is it just a matter of unbolting and turning it around then rebolting it up. I know its only a cheap and nasty turbo but it would work for a starting point. I asked the seller and he doesnt seem to have much of an idea.

http://www.ebay.com....E:X:RTQ:AU:1123

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That turbo will probably go like a bag of shit and last one oil change.

You will spend more money making parts to fit that turbo, like dumps cooler pipes and lines then you will buying the turbo ETC.

Buy something decent from the get go, Kando Dynamics are cheap and reliable:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kinugawa-Turbocharger-RB20DET-RB25DET-2-4-Cover-8cm-T3-V-Band-TD06SL2-18G-/290635791753?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ab3e3d89

That would be a similar amount of effort to install but would be worth using if you are funds limited. That or a hypergear highflow would suit you better.

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Like i said but few of u actually took note of what i was saying, I know its a crap turbo. But that wasnt what i was asking, i was asking if they can be pulled apart and altered. so thanks sarge thats all i needed to know.

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You wouldn't need to know that if you weren't going to buy one.

You do realize these turbos usually last a run or two on the dyno and then blow?

Make sure you post back your results so that we can say that we told you so.

Of you do decide to smarten up, buy a kando.

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You wouldn't need to know that if you weren't going to buy one.

You do realize these turbos usually last a run or two on the dyno and then blow?

Make sure you post back your results so that we can say that we told you so.

Of you do decide to smarten up, buy a kando.

OR hes the annoying weasel coming back like "nah nah, ive been floggin it for 6 months, you're all f**ked!"

To which we sit and play the waiting game :P

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lol u guys burr up easy. or what about this one, comes with a 16psi actuator so id have to swap it out for a 7psi one.

http://www.ebay.com....#ht_6487wt_1396

And yes i will post pics when its all completed

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lol u guys burr up easy. or what about this one, comes with a 16psi actuator so id have to swap it out for a 7psi one.

http://www.ebay.com....#ht_6487wt_1396

And yes i will post pics when its all completed

Oh that ones different. It not only explodes but it has a new technology from china that infiltrates your engine ;)

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Those ebay turbos are great for bush bashers :D. I know a guy who threw one on a old MX6 he had in the paddock, bought turbo manifold, turbo, cooler etc off ebay and got a FPR and a 12:1 vortech FMU....lasted ages with that haha

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