my turbo has just blown on my rb5 wr
how much should i expect to pay?
also is it worth getting a bigger turbo or will that cause to much lag?

 

You could probably get one for under £100. Loads of people have them in their attics.

How did it go?

Clean out the intercooler and try to get all the bits of compressor wheel you can if there are any. Change the oil and filter as well of course.

Bigger turbos do give more lag, no doubt about it.

TD05 is a good choice for 300-350 BHP (with supporting mods) - what it loses between 2 and 3000 RPM it more than makes up for after that (with supporting mods).

[Edited by john banks - 30/07/2003 14:58:41]

 

After heavy driving, i realised i was loosing power so i pulled over and the car felt like it was running on 3 pistons. It was also pouring out white smoke from turbo area and exhaust.I got it towed home and the mechanic said turbo had gone I have since talked to someone else who can match it he says for £400, is this to much ?

 

Put up a wanted - someone is bound to have a spare one.

 

Cheers for advice John, but car in constant use and can have it back on road by tomorrow if i pay up!!!

 

TD04 2nd hand £100 or so as John says.
New would be more, but make sure it's the right type! The new TD04s are different in some way (not sure if it's just the actuator set to a different point or it has a different compressor?).
Anyway. 2nd hand. Loads around as so many people change them

 

Picked mine up from in the for sale £80 recently. Had it checked over and pronounced as good as gold.
£400 starts to look a bit OTT doesn't it?

Nick

 

Hi Roy, long time no speak...
Is that fitted for £400?? if so it isnt as bad as it seems.
If it +labour then look about mate.

Rob

 

wow do people really change thier turbos for faster ones all the time?

what price are they brand new?

 

i have a turbo from an rb5 which is as new ..the car had only done 8k!!!!! i will warranty it also..mail me..

 

Cheers for the replys guys
i ended up paying £350 for the old 1 reconditioned.
the whole lot was vertually replaced except for outer casing
, it looked brand new.
The co was called TURBO SPORT from Wyboston

 

Quality mate

Rob