Has anyone had there turbo recon or repaired there? Any good? Expensive?

 

had 2 exchange units from them... took bloody ages (in their defense they were awaiting specialist parts from the US)

price was quite high but then they were the only place in the country that could do mine

dunno how good they were as the mechanic who fitted em starved them of oil then set the self destruct timer on the car to go up in flames that night

 

Vince I think it is at Universal Turbo's is sposed to be very good

 

oh and that reminds me, when the turbos came back one of them was aparently full of shit from where they'd blasted it but i never personally saw it just got told by said mechanic.

also TT aparent said that if it fucks up after having all the shit cleaned out of it they'd replace the unit FOC with no arguments

 

mines there at the moment.

prices for a t3 are:

overhaul - £195 + VAT
recon exchange - £347 + VAT

expensive but good service.

just had them ring today, said mine is fubared and isnt worth refurbing (done 50k on standard boost )

 

always been good with me, there was a bit of confusion when i ordered my turbo and it was too small for my engine so they are going to do me a very good price on another unit, they are good guys and my turbo was at my house the next day

 

Well i need a new compressor wheel as the blades are bent so how much ya reckon???

 

im not implying anything by this statement but...

i know about 5 people whove had turbos sent to them for recon and theyve always turned round n said the turbo is completely fubared n needs a replacement unit

its more than likely that this is becasue they WERE all fubared tho to be honest but figured it worth mentioning anyway

 

very unlikely you will TT to repair any turbo unless you know them very well!!

they will always sell you a recon as its more economical for them

 

Ok i see your point Jim

 

I had one done 4 years ago and the dam thing still aint given up so i can replace it with something bigger.

Very very good.

 

Had my T34 from there. Very happy. Very quick service. Next day as promised!

 

This is all good, but anyone gonna let on to prices?? Also does anyone suggest somewhere else then?

 

have you checked the price of turbo's lately??

I'll think youll get a shock

roughly gone up about 40%

 

if you actually read the above posts you will see I have posted the exact prices they charge.

 

I deal with Universal Turbos who have a very good reputation.
heres a link to the prices I can do turbos for http://www.xfactormotorsport.co.uk/v...sp?prod_id=248
If you can't see what you want just give me a call on 01753 632811

 

You must be able to pick them up cheaper than that? £800 for a standard T34 turbo and £1000 for a stage 1. The turbos at PJ are £615 for std and £770 for stg 1. So all i am saying is surley it must be cheaper to have new blades fitted?

 

those proces are probably the difference between buying outright n having an exchange unit (im guessing)

 

That is true.

Due to the shortage of decent exchange units with at least some useable parts!

Too many people leave it until the turbo has destroyed itself before rebuilding. I would get it rebuilt periodically to save terminal damage. Its the Cores and Housings that cost the money.

 

i have a turbo technics stage 3 hybrid rated from 15 to 28 psi and its the bollocks ,once its on boost it just pulls in every gear

 

they do make good turbos, and they are reasonably priced.
i'd recommend them