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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Turbo Rebuild in the Bay

Anyone know any good places to get your turbo rebuild locally? My Sifu recently blew his VF-40. He's looking to get it rebuild or replaced.

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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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You can try Vargas Turbo in Hayward, but from what I recall, those IHI OEM turbos are very difficult to rebuild, if it's even possible to rebuild.

Tracking down the replacement parts + labor, you're better off just buying another one.
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Smiley_Face
Anyone know any good places to get your turbo rebuild locally? My Sifu recently blew his VF-40. He's looking to get it rebuild or replaced. Thanks
Bnr super cars. He'll install a different more reliable center cartridges.
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Smiley_Face
Anyone know any good places to get your turbo rebuild locally? My Sifu recently blew his VF-40. He's looking to get it rebuild or replaced. Thanks
Order a rebuild kit off of g-pop shop
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Bnr super cars. He'll install a different more reliable center cartridges.
Isn't BNR in Alabama or something???

As Tommy mentioned your best bet locally is Vargus but again as he said it's doubtful they'll tackle a IHI unit
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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I've also heard something about IMI turbos not being rebuildable; but don't have any data on that.
For $1200 he can just buy a new turbo
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Isn't BNR in Alabama or something??? As Tommy mentioned your best bet locally is Vargus but again as he said it's doubtful they'll tackle a IHI unit
Yeah but he will send you one first and you send yours back as a core. So it's a tad quicker than a rebuild I think.
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Taaaadahhhhhh. New balanced core.
Easy peasy and under 200 bones.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331214083256?lpid=82
And heres the how to video.


Watch "How to Rebuild a Turbo / Easy Turbocharger Repair…" on YouTube
How to Rebuild a Turbo / Easy Turbocharger Repair…:
Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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I know this has nothing to do with op question....but Can the stock td04 turbo be clocked?
Old Jul 31, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
Taaaadahhhhhh. New balanced core.
Easy peasy and under 200 bones.


Subaru Legacy Turbo RHF5H VF40 Chra 14411AA511 14411AA510 14411AA51A Cartridge | eBay

And heres the how to video.


Watch "How to Rebuild a Turbo / Easy Turbocharger Repair…" on YouTube
How to Rebuild a Turbo / Easy Turbocharger Repair…: How to Rebuild a Turbo / Easy Turbocharger Repair with CHRA Cartridge - NEW Balanced Core - YouTube
Thanks for the help. I will let him know.
Old Jul 31, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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I wouldn't buy a center cartridge from eBay......
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