ive been looking for a hybrid turbo for my s2 but to no avail. i seen the 360 degree bearing repair kit on ebay and was planning rebuilding my turbo with that. my turbo is fine just want more boost

if i mark the end nut and put it back on the same place at the correct torque will i still need to get it balanced?

my local engine/turbo shop said the t3 is to small for them to balance

 

I've had 2 hybrids in the past from Vincent at CR. give them a call and ask

 

I wouldn't risk it IMO and with just a 360 degree thrust bearing the turbo doesn't actually flow any more air, so that would be pointless.
CR Turbo's or TT will do you a Stage 2 or 3 depending on your target BHP, there is no cheap way around this, unless you maybe find a good second hand one of course.

 

you could build it yourself if your determined to do so and then send it to turbo technics for balancing

 

actually thinking of it what kind of turbo shop says a t3 is too small for them to balance lol! they are bigger than the majority of turbos fitted to diesels these days which i would have thought would be the majority of the market for a turbo shop! lol

 

Send your standard one off for a rebuild, it's half the price of a brand new unit out right

 

And pm wilky on here!

 

Wilky is out of action for now.

 

I've seen him post some pics on faceache recently.

 

Yes I did today too, but when I messaged him about a rebuild he said he doesn't have access to the balancing machine for now?!

 

cheers for the info lads, ill wait till my turbo gives up and then go for something else

 

Pm Wilk mate he's started he's new job so got access to machines

 

You can use a Saab exhaust housing as well as it is a up grade on the std one

 

Just don't fit that without increasing compressor size or you'll have a laggy 185bhp T3 lol

 

I will second that