td05 18 diy conversion?
17 October 2006, 12:46 AM
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td05 18 diy conversion?
I currently have a td05 16 sat here which I still haven't got around to fitting. I've had the bloody thing for months now! I now have a higher power goal though.........
I've just seen some 18g wheels and housings for 150 quid from japan. So is it as simple as swapping these over to get an 18g? Is there something missing as it seems too cheap to be true.
I've just seen some 18g wheels and housings for 150 quid from japan. So is it as simple as swapping these over to get an 18g? Is there something missing as it seems too cheap to be true.
17 October 2006, 01:39 AM
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They aren't "straight fit" parts, the bearing housing needs machining, and it would be recommended to have the core assembley balanced once the new wheel is fitted.
Remember these will be running at circa 120,000rpm.
Mark.
Remember these will be running at circa 120,000rpm.
Mark.
17 October 2006, 01:54 AM
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Cheers Mark
Here is the link for the offending item.
eBay.co.uk: 2.25" Turbocharger compressor housing + TD05 18G wheel (item 320037767977 end time 12-Nov-06 01:26:35 GMT)
Why does it need machining exactly? It says for all td05 and upgrade 16g. Just wondering what the differences are.
Here is the link for the offending item.
eBay.co.uk: 2.25" Turbocharger compressor housing + TD05 18G wheel (item 320037767977 end time 12-Nov-06 01:26:35 GMT)
Why does it need machining exactly? It says for all td05 and upgrade 16g. Just wondering what the differences are.
17 October 2006, 04:24 PM
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Andy Forrest charges £550 plus core. You get years guarantee along with a modified wastegate (and a lot of knowledge/experience)..... I fit was my money thats where Id spend it. After Duty etc there will only be about £300 in it and out of that you have to pay for machining and other fettling.
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17 October 2006, 04:27 PM
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Thats twice! It took me longer than three minutes to write.....
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LMAO mate, I know of someone who was considering doing an 18g to 20g conversion, on Andy's advice - prob better off buying a new Turbo TBH
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That person being me 
Yep I contacted Andy regarding the upgrade from 18g to 20g and it was decided it was better to sell my existing unit and buy a 20g direct.
Stuck with the 18g!!!
Yep I contacted Andy regarding the upgrade from 18g to 20g and it was decided it was better to sell my existing unit and buy a 20g direct.
Stuck with the 18g!!!
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