Selling OEM SUBARU WRX STI TURBO VF39
came from 2004 STI
Compressor wheel is damaged and compressor wheel rod tip broke off
there is a common crack on the hot side
Turbo has a shaft play but can be rebuilded with rebuild kit
SOLD AS IS,
Good for parts or rebuild.
Asking $120
If interested call or text (916)534-3872

 

I hate to say it but that turbo is basically just a really heavy paperweight now if you're looking at it as a candidate for rebuild. There's no reliable and safe way to rebuild it (bearings, seals, compressor and turbine wheels + balance it correctly) for anything less than what a good used VFxx turbo goes for. My understanding is this goes for most, if not all, IHI VF series turbos.

It's still good for parts though (wastegate actuator, hot/cold-side housings, coolant/oil pipes.

 

VF turbos cannot be rebuilt

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Turbo...item2a0da83bc3


http://www.mx6.com/forums/1g-faq-for...build-how.html

 

Not true.

But I agree with tofuman: its pretty much useless. the amount of money to rebuild this would cost more than a fresh low mileage one. That comp wheel damage pretty much seals the coffin for it. This would be useful for a blouch 20g comp wheel upgrade. But would come out costing almost as much as a new 20g.

 

not true
I'm not gonna lie, it's gonna cost you around $250 in parts assuming you do rebuild yourself which is not hard

 

This ^


And that is the only way I've seen a reliable vf39 rebuild using a core like this. If the comp/exhaust wheels were good, It'd be a possibility with that ebay kit, keeping in mind that the rebuilt turbo is a ticking time bomb if not balanced correctly.

 

can be used as core for a bnr turbo if im correct?

 

That eBay vendor I linked also has turbine and compressor wheels, so you could replace that one as well and find a machine shop that can balance it. Parts would be 150, balance who knows. It's doable though.

 

that's what I'm saying

 

Just seen one of these sell on nasioc in case you can't sell it here.

 

sure

 

new price - $100

 

there is a place that rebuilds turbos in the south bay, diesel something or the other