Just got my BI-State Custom turbos
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Just got my BI-State Custom turbos
Yep, I ordered some rebuilt turbos from BI-State Customs. Still waiting on my warrantee to come in the mail. But I'll let everyone know what I think of them when I get my car up and running next week.
Is it normal that when I spin one of the compresser wheels I hear a metallic squeaking noise??? A fellow 7 member tells me this will likely go away once I have pressurized oil running through the turbos...
They look pretty good, there are afew visible cracks near the exaust manifold and inside the turbo housings but I guess thats normal???
Is it normal that when I spin one of the compresser wheels I hear a metallic squeaking noise??? A fellow 7 member tells me this will likely go away once I have pressurized oil running through the turbos...
They look pretty good, there are afew visible cracks near the exaust manifold and inside the turbo housings but I guess thats normal???
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i never had any cracks in my set from m2...they were cherry!
then again...i paid a chunk more than 700
on four sets of turbos Ive had on my car not one had cracked housings...just manifold.
Id advise ya not to be spinning those wheels though....good luck with em.
j
then again...i paid a chunk more than 700
on four sets of turbos Ive had on my car not one had cracked housings...just manifold.
Id advise ya not to be spinning those wheels though....good luck with em.
j
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"Id advise ya not to be spinning those wheels though....good luck with em."
Sounds good, no more spinning.
BTW, I'm going to be running the non-seq setup on these suckers.
Sounds good, no more spinning.
BTW, I'm going to be running the non-seq setup on these suckers.
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Re: Just got my BI-State Custom turbos
Originally posted by spoolage
They look pretty good, there are afew visible cracks near the exaust manifold and inside the turbo housings but I guess thats normal???
They look pretty good, there are afew visible cracks near the exaust manifold and inside the turbo housings but I guess thats normal???
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Re: Just got my BI-State Custom turbos
Originally posted by spoolage
They look pretty good, there are afew visible cracks near the exaust manifold and inside the turbo housings but I guess thats normal???
They look pretty good, there are afew visible cracks near the exaust manifold and inside the turbo housings but I guess thats normal???
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I shined my little key chain light down into the insides of one of the exaust ports on a turbo housing and saw a little hairline crack on the inside, not near where the gasket would be. I have to wait till my friend gets off work before I could get a picture posted.
When I bought the turbos I was told there were no cracks what so ever. I was thrilled by this comment by this but skeptical, thats why Im not surprised to find afew cracks. I cant pull the turbo housings off as I dont want to void the warantee, if that does in any way I wont know because no paper work came with the turbos so Im still waitin gon that as well.
I think Eric (Resource) sent it out yesterday, or he was supposed to have. So that will be here soon too, no worries on my part. Just making sure afew cracks are normal.
When I bought the turbos I was told there were no cracks what so ever. I was thrilled by this comment by this but skeptical, thats why Im not surprised to find afew cracks. I cant pull the turbo housings off as I dont want to void the warantee, if that does in any way I wont know because no paper work came with the turbos so Im still waitin gon that as well.
I think Eric (Resource) sent it out yesterday, or he was supposed to have. So that will be here soon too, no worries on my part. Just making sure afew cracks are normal.
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Originally posted by spoolage
I shined my little key chain light down into the insides of one of the exaust ports on a turbo housing and saw a little hairline crack on the inside, not near where the gasket would be. I have to wait till my friend gets off work before I could get a picture posted.
When I bought the turbos I was told there were no cracks what so ever. I was thrilled by this comment by this but skeptical, thats why Im not surprised to find afew cracks. I cant pull the turbo housings off as I dont want to void the warantee, if that does in any way I wont know because no paper work came with the turbos so Im still waitin gon that as well.
I think Eric (Resource) sent it out yesterday, or he was supposed to have. So that will be here soon too, no worries on my part. Just making sure afew cracks are normal.
I shined my little key chain light down into the insides of one of the exaust ports on a turbo housing and saw a little hairline crack on the inside, not near where the gasket would be. I have to wait till my friend gets off work before I could get a picture posted.
When I bought the turbos I was told there were no cracks what so ever. I was thrilled by this comment by this but skeptical, thats why Im not surprised to find afew cracks. I cant pull the turbo housings off as I dont want to void the warantee, if that does in any way I wont know because no paper work came with the turbos so Im still waitin gon that as well.
I think Eric (Resource) sent it out yesterday, or he was supposed to have. So that will be here soon too, no worries on my part. Just making sure afew cracks are normal.
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hell yea pancho.
Im really not mad though, I've honestly never seen a set of stock turbos that dont have a crack somwhere.
Unless you order some new housings from japan for like, 3 f'ing grand.
Im really not mad though, I've honestly never seen a set of stock turbos that dont have a crack somwhere.
Unless you order some new housings from japan for like, 3 f'ing grand.
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Greg, You had asked us if there were no cracks on the manifold side of the turbos and I answered no. I don't know if you're putting them under a microscope or what but we didn't see any cracks. Greg didn't buy the upgraded twins from us. He just bought the basic rebuilds. We always check for noises before letting them leave but if you think you hear something then check for possible shipping debris inside the inlet. If you aren't happy with them then we'll be more than happy to exchange yours with another rebuilt set.
We should be able to get your warranty paperwork in the mail by saturday. We're waiting on the printing company to finish them.
We should be able to get your warranty paperwork in the mail by saturday. We're waiting on the printing company to finish them.
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I only see one visible crack. But I'm honestly not worried by it. I'll take a picture for you later if you dont beleive me.
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Are oyu sure the crack isn't a variance in the casting that looks deep because of the coating bi-state uses? I have a set of their twins and they look fantastic. Won't know how they perform for a week or two though.
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I'll get a pic up tomorrow. Its there, Im posotive, but its nothing I'm worried about. The turbos look great to be honest, my car should be running next wed.
I'll get my car dynoed for the hell of it once the motor is broken in which should be by monday.
After the engine is all in and working I'm going on a road trip w/ afew friends, floating a keg down the guadalupe Figured, if I have to break in the motor, might as well take a short vacation if I can.
I'll get my car dynoed for the hell of it once the motor is broken in which should be by monday.
After the engine is all in and working I'm going on a road trip w/ afew friends, floating a keg down the guadalupe Figured, if I have to break in the motor, might as well take a short vacation if I can.
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Id send em back....simple as that
get a good set or yer gonna be bummed a year from now when they take a big dump on your driveway.
i had the same prob with turbo city and performance techniques...the diff being that they didnt offer to send me a different set.
good luck
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get a good set or yer gonna be bummed a year from now when they take a big dump on your driveway.
i had the same prob with turbo city and performance techniques...the diff being that they didnt offer to send me a different set.
good luck
j
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Give Resource the benefit of the doubt. Show the pic of the crack, let it be resolved from there. I'm sure Bi-State customs wouldn't be willing to screw someone now...not with all the advertising they have been doing.
If there is a mistake they should fix it...if no mistake, then you get what you pay for.
If there is a mistake they should fix it...if no mistake, then you get what you pay for.
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Originally posted by artguy
Id send em back....simple as that
get a good set or yer gonna be bummed a year from now when they take a big dump on your driveway.
i had the same prob with turbo city and performance techniques...the diff being that they didnt offer to send me a different set.
good luck
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Id send em back....simple as that
get a good set or yer gonna be bummed a year from now when they take a big dump on your driveway.
i had the same prob with turbo city and performance techniques...the diff being that they didnt offer to send me a different set.
good luck
j
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Originally posted by spoolage
I'll get a pic up tomorrow. Its there, Im posotive, but its nothing I'm worried about. The turbos look great to be honest, my car should be running next wed.
I'll get my car dynoed for the hell of it once the motor is broken in which should be by monday.
After the engine is all in and working I'm going on a road trip w/ afew friends, floating a keg down the guadalupe Figured, if I have to break in the motor, might as well take a short vacation if I can.
I'll get a pic up tomorrow. Its there, Im posotive, but its nothing I'm worried about. The turbos look great to be honest, my car should be running next wed.
I'll get my car dynoed for the hell of it once the motor is broken in which should be by monday.
After the engine is all in and working I'm going on a road trip w/ afew friends, floating a keg down the guadalupe Figured, if I have to break in the motor, might as well take a short vacation if I can.