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Hello all,

I need help identifying my turbo, its stamped Garrett a/r .53 1-2

I've done a search for a while and have come to the conclusion they're not stock or N1's.

The turbo itself is fairly small and looks similar to:

http://image-cache.skylinesaustralia.com/f...-1128568610.jpg

Any help in identifying which turbos they actually are / possibly could be, or any information would be much appreciated.

SNG. :P

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Hello all,

I need help identifying my turbo, its stamped Garrett a/r .53 1-2

I've done a search for a while and have come to the conclusion they're not stock or N1's.

The turbo itself is fairly small and looks similar to:

http://image-cache.skylinesaustralia.com/f...-1128568610.jpg

Any help in identifying which turbos they actually are / possibly could be, or any information would be much appreciated.

SNG.  :P

I think you will find they are stock units from an R34.

well the turbo in the pic you posted is a stock 32/33 GTR turbo (.42 A/R) i don't know much about 34s, but i guess it's possible they had .53 A/R compressor covers.

edit: they are definately not an N1 i've ever seen though as they all had either .48 or .60 A/R comp covers with a .64 A/R turbine housing.

Sorry guys i probably confused u with the photo in my first post, i put that in there as my turbo looks similar to that, its not an actual photo of my turbo.

The best photos i can get are below which u really cant see very well as there still on the car, and its taken with a camera phone so its not the best quality or angle.

Can anyone confirm if they are r34 turbo's?

I cant seem to find any info on an a/r .53 spec turbo. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the help so far! :)

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So were agreed they are turbos from a r34 gtr?

Whats the max boost i should run these at seeing they have a ceramic exhaust wheel, 1bar? I assume they're prone to shatting themselves if run at sustained high boost pressures?

Anyone know maximum flow of these turbos?

Cheers! :D

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