Just had to source a second hand vf35 turbo to put in the WR1 as the bearings went!
just wondering is it worth sending to get rebuilt ? Is there any upgrades to be made to it while doing this ? And where is best to send this too for best results and price ?

 

there is a chat on Facebook called Craig bellworthy that does rebuilds for around 350 ,, dont get a cheap core as I had one the lasted about 100 miles before it went again ,, he can also do a billet wheel upgrade on the vf35 aswell but this would need mapping to suit of course , think its another 100 for the billet wheel

 

thanks domino but I don’t do Facebook was thinking of any of the turbo folk AET, TURBO DYNAMICS as to get a warranty on the rebuild but don’t know if it’s worth the money or just buy something knew like sc38 or others around the same power or money.
Dont mind remapping as gonny decat anyway and new Harvey uppipe

 

Worth speaking to
https://www.turborebuild.co.uk/shop/...hbutton=Search

 

Another shout for Craig bellworthy he did a full rebuild on my vf28. Hybrid vf34 core. Billet wheel. New housings and balanced etc. Hes not just facebook. Rally aspects . Well known for rebuild and parts supply.

Did a fantastic job and quality work

 

Another vote for turbo rebuild!

Changing the core over is really quite simple (assuming housing isn't cracked, but you can check this before spending money), and that full chra comes balanced and billeted already, for only 220+vat. Seems a bargain to me?

I've not used that particular chra, but I have bought bearing kits and wheels from turborebuild before, and they were great (Mellet branded stuff)

 

just had a mallet branded core fail on me after about 50-100 miles after just swapping the core over ,,, so this time im going with someone who offers a warranty lol

 

I have a Harvey up pipe for sale

 

Thanks I’ll give turborebuild a call and see 👍🏻

Domino I already have all the stuff here to go on the car just looking for advice to have a proper spare turbo for the car

 

im just about to get my vf35 off my wr1 done by Craig , once I get time to take it off lol

 

i managed to source a good second hand one when mine went so just looking to get the other rebuilt and billeted so it’s good to go

 

Why did it fail? And why can't you claim under warranty after 100miles?

 

I can I just have to get it off first and take it apart and then send it back ,, but judging by there response its going to be a fight to get my money back off them , I could be wrong but I just have that feeling lol ,,, dealing with Criag will be loads easier if anything did go wrong

but at most they will prob offer to replace it and do I really want another one of there turbos if the first one lasted that long lol ,, cars completely standard aswell so not exactly pushing it to its limit lol

not sure why it failed if im honest so will see once its off

 

And these answers are interesting do I pay £600 to have my original turbo rebuilt and billeted and fit on the car and then send other vf35 for rebuild and billeting and have as a spare or buy a mdx555-400 for £1400 or an sc38 for the same and have a slight upgrade and a knackered vf35 sitting here 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🤯

 

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I'd be interested to know when / if you get it off as I said, I've only had good experiences with their stuff, but I've only bought bearing kits and turbine + compressor wheels, not a full chra.

 

I got mine from Turbospeed so not the same company but sounds like they use similar products as the prices are the same ,, ill be taking it off soon so will update when I know more

 

id buy the spare one off you if you do decide to upgrade to a bigger one altogether