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Offline charleslong

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need a turbo
« on: August 12 2013, 11:40:24 AM »
Where is the best place to pick up a new turbo now days? I need something to replace my bad 44. I'm thing 49 to 60 or whatever. Just need a reasonable price and good service.
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #1 on: August 12 2013, 11:47:27 AM »
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #2 on: August 12 2013, 11:51:14 AM »
Get yours rebuilt?
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #3 on: August 12 2013, 12:20:48 PM »
Give Reed Partridge a call Charles. He does turbos for a living and can help you decide which one to go with. 205-516-3946
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #4 on: August 12 2013, 12:35:02 PM »
The price of these things are ridiculous. I think if/when my turbo go out(its already passing oil) I'll park the car and just wash it and let it continue to sit.
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #5 on: August 12 2013, 01:51:01 PM »
Quote from: phil_long on August 12 2013, 12:35:02 PM
The price of these things are ridiculous. I think if/when my turbo go out(its already passing oil) I'll park the car and just wash it and let it continue to sit.

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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #6 on: August 12 2013, 02:20:21 PM »
Look for one of the cheap Brasilian turbos, I guess.   Let's see, the one I suggested should last 100,000 miles. cost about 3/4 of a penny per mile
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #7 on: August 12 2013, 04:22:31 PM »
$800 for a turbo is cheap.  I've been pricing out superchargers for my new wagon and all-in it is upwards of $10,000!

I think cheap turbos are in my future... or N/A.
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« Reply #8 on: August 12 2013, 04:47:01 PM »
Charles I have a damn near new TE44 that I could let go for $600. It was rebuilt with new wheels and housing by John Craig and I put about 300 miles of use on it before going to a TE45a.  Let me know if you want it. I'll get you pics
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #9 on: August 12 2013, 05:05:52 PM »
Quote from: Nasty Wendy on August 12 2013, 04:47:01 PM
Charles I have a damn near new TE44 that I could let go for $600. It was rebuilt with new wheels and housing by John Craig and I put about 300 miles of use on it before going to a TE45a.  Let me know if you want it. I'll get you pics

Any smoke damage?   :rofl:
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #10 on: August 12 2013, 05:29:48 PM »
LOL

Weed can hurt turbos?
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #11 on: August 12 2013, 05:47:20 PM »
Quote from: Steve Wood on August 12 2013, 05:29:48 PM
LOL

Weed can hurt turbos?


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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #12 on: August 12 2013, 06:05:45 PM »
Wait - you can make a bong out of a turbo??!?!
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #13 on: August 12 2013, 10:53:23 PM »
Smoke damage.  Lol good one. 
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Re: need a turbo
« Reply #14 on: August 13 2013, 03:35:03 AM »
Do let me know if  I'm way off on what this should be worth.
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