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Re: bad news Posted by Ari [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: bad news, mat, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:12:27 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
With the turbo 'gutted', the car will still be seriously down on power. It won't be much better than what you've got now. It would have significantly less power than a non-turbo version of the same car, as the turbo engine has a reduced compression ratio.
I know the exchange rate is murder right now, but even when a quid was $1.50, that price is way out of line. I was under the impression that a rebuilt turbo could be had for about $400-$500; and that you could send your turbo out to be rebuilt for a little less. At today's exchange rate, that's less than half of what you've been quoted. The labor to remove and replace shouldn't be that much - less if you do it yourself. Of course, those are US suppliers.
I recommend that you repost (to get good attention) and ask for turbo suppliers and rebuilders in the UK. I'm sure someone can provide a more reasonable source. And heck, worst case, the shipping isn't that bad, and you could use a US supplier. Just have to be a bit tricky to make sure you get the right turbo, as there may be difference in turbos between the US and UK market. Not sure. But repost and ask directly - you're not the only one to need a new turbo.
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