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Ive run into some trouble.. (1993 R33 GTS-T, NO engine mods)

Last night i was cruising around and all of a sudden it felt as if the engine 'grabbed', similar felling to pressing the brakes, there was no response from the accellerator so i backed off to around 60km and tried to accelerate again but nothing but a steady crawl... i realised there was no boost at all, no blow off valve noise, nothing!

I also noticed a horrid burning smell whenever i revved over 2500rpm, so i basically had to roll all the way home. I also noticed this morning that it is blowing white smoke out the back like a bitch, and still no boost.

I took it to the mechanix and left it with him, he rings me up and tells me the exhaust impeller wheel has desintegrated and parts of it have collected near the cat, so basically its rat-sh!t...

Now, i live in a area thats far removed from anything resembling an import wrecking yard (Outback NSW, near places like Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst) and need help finding a replacement turbo.

I have looked at buying a T3/T4, but would require a different wastegate, dump pipe, maifold etc so i have decided to try and locate a stock R33 turbo second hand (But in good nick) from somewhere, i just need help finding that somewhere...

Any help is greatly appreciated...

EDIT: Sorry... new

EDIT - R31Nismoid - legal reasons, no-one likes a bragger, illegal street activvities are not cool

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bear in mind if you get a 2nd hand one it could do the same thing yours did within 6 months. HKS 2530 can be had for about 1200-1500 second hand. You only have to have water lines and oil lines modified slightly. You could sell your blow turbo to someone for probably 100 bucks which will cover the water lines and oil lines.

Otherwise get yours rebuilt. I wouldn't spend much more than 300 for a 2nd hand stocker due to the condition being a bit unknown

thats a bit steep. dont pay any more than $400 for one. there don't seem to be any for sale in the forums at the moment but try these 3 places.

http://www.option1garage.com.au

http://www.importbitz.com/turbo.htm

http://www.justjap.com/

Sorry i couldnt help more.

Dont pay that much!! Wait for one on the forums if you can. About $400 max would be the no.

Otherwise get a highflow for $2k..maybe ring up a turbo rebuilder..if you want just the same as stock but with a steel wheel on the exhaust you amy be able to get it a bit cheaper..

bear in mind if you get a 2nd hand one it could do the same thing yours did within 6 months.  HKS 2530 can be had for about  1200-1500 second hand. 

And how can you prove or say that the same thing wont happen to the 2nd hand HKS one aswell?

Just because it has a brand name does not mean that it didnt get a flogging, high km's and poor owner care which all lead to it blowing

I guess that's true about 2nd hand HKS - but atleast you don't stand the same chance of the wheel flying off. Shaft play can help give an indication

If 2nd hand HKS it would be nice to see a receipt or something - agreed if you spend that much on something 2nd hand it is a little iffy.

Well its my daily driver so i need it back on the road ASAP, i guess i may just have to go for the $650 one....

BTW, heres a photo of the culprit, all its done is cost me money since i got it... im considering looking around for a late R33 model with engine mods already done... we'll see... btw colour is Black with midnight purple pearl, beautiful in the sunlight...

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