a guy i know that has a garret t3/t4 turbo and he told me he would let me get it for $100 is that a good deal? its just the turbo nothing else

 

thats good. you could find the other parts for a decent price.

 

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Its a Model M12 AR 0.50 ....and theres a zy up there?... is this a good turbo for $100? Or should i lowed my price?

 

Any shaft play?

 

first thing i would do is see if there is any play in the shaft. and make sure it is fully functional. If all is good then that is a decent price for what you are getting

 

I havent actually seen the turbo yet im checkin it out sometime this weekend... So just check for play in the shaft.... this is gonna be my first turbo.... im just going to buy piece by piece cause i cant really afford to purchase all in @ once... any suggestion on parts and about how much pounds u think that turbo can hold... @ least 20?

 

The difference between a reliable turbo and a headache is summed up in a single word, "maintenance." Most problems with turbos result from neglect and abuse. So first, find out the car's maintenance history, most important the oil and oil filter change frequency. Look inside the turbo if you seeVarnish, deposits or residue thismeans the turbocharger oil could have been "cooked" sometime, probably by shutting down the engine immediately after a hot run without a few minutes of idling to cool things down. Cooking will also probably be found on bearings as well meaning a rebuild. If rust gets inside the housing, it can ruin the turbo internally.Look for damage to the blades. Reach in and spin the shaft. It should easily turn by hand. Pull back-and-forth and up-and-down on the shaft to make sure the bearings are still healthy. There should be minimal play. Max boost for the t3/t4 is 15psi. The T3 will effectively cover most engine ratings from 175 to 250 hp.

hope this helped!

 

Thanks helped alot...

 

yeah, it is definetly a good deal ifthe turbohas not shaft play and doesn't burn any oil.