Replacement for factory HT18 Turbocharger?
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Replacement for factory HT18 Turbocharger?
Hello,
The factory turbocharger in my 87 FC has finally decided to give out, and rebuild kits aren't repairing it. I want to replace it with another turbocharger, but I'm finding a hard time finding refurb turbos. I'm sick of pulling the turbo over and over and don't want to buy a used turbo in unknown condition in case it fails again .
Someone suggested installing a BNR hybrid but I don't have any supporting mods and don't really care to run anything more than factory boost levels . Any advice would be appreciated.
~Zeke
The factory turbocharger in my 87 FC has finally decided to give out, and rebuild kits aren't repairing it. I want to replace it with another turbocharger, but I'm finding a hard time finding refurb turbos. I'm sick of pulling the turbo over and over and don't want to buy a used turbo in unknown condition in case it fails again .
Someone suggested installing a BNR hybrid but I don't have any supporting mods and don't really care to run anything more than factory boost levels . Any advice would be appreciated.
~Zeke
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You can run the lowest level of BNR turbo and you will likely not notice much of a difference. I switched to my BNR after 2 failed rebuilds of the stock s5 turbo. The guy butchered it enough that BNR was my only option. Its a quality product. I still run stock boost levels. Stage 1 should take care of you.
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NordicSnow (08-24-18)
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I'd third what is being said. If you've been doing home rebuilds and it hasn't worked out maybe send it off? You could go with a BNR stage 1 or unless I'm mistaken Gpop Shop has experience rebuilding the HT-18 (really any turbo shop does but they cater to FC guys it seems)
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