stevechumo
Active Member
I've finally received the turbo today and I am very happy with its condition. I won it on Ebay for only $100. It's an AirResearch/Garrett T04 with .60 AR on the compressor side and .69 on the turbine side. Although it's stated "remanufactured", it looks like it's carefully rebuilt indeed. There's only slightly shaft play with no oil. So with the oil in it, there shouldn't be any shaft play at all. Also, there's no cracks at the turbine housing like many other used turbos. Therefore, I'd say it's in near perfect condition.
I couldn't find the compressor map for this turbo. However, I still plan to use it first for the goal of about 400 crank hp. And if it's not up to the task, I'll change out the larger turbine housing or the compressor housing, whichever is needed. Each new housing would cost around $120. That way, it's still cheaper than a brand new Garrett with my specific configuration.
Can anyone give any inputs?
I couldn't find the compressor map for this turbo. However, I still plan to use it first for the goal of about 400 crank hp. And if it's not up to the task, I'll change out the larger turbine housing or the compressor housing, whichever is needed. Each new housing would cost around $120. That way, it's still cheaper than a brand new Garrett with my specific configuration.
Can anyone give any inputs?