TurboTagTeam

Well my turbo is definatly on it's last leg. This thing is shooting a sizeable amount of oil into my charge pipes. It's an Apexi RX-6. I bought the car with the kit in it relizing that it needed to be rebuilt. However, I have not come across anyone selling JUST the turbo. Alot of people are telling me that rebuilding a ball bearing turbo is very expensive. So I was planning on buying a new one. So... A few questions.

How bad is it to drive the car with the turbo seals the way they are??

Will the oil in the charge air negatively affect the car at all. (I know it will performance wise. I'm worried about it blowing up the engine though)

How much to rebuild my turbo?

Some info on the car.

1993 FD

Mazda reman.
Apexi rx-6 kit
Apexi hybrid FMIC
3.5 in turbo back
Tuned at 15 lbs on Power fc
800cc mains 1600cc sec.

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

Oil in the intake will not affect performance, nor should it damage the engine.

Describe 'sizeable amount' - is there a puddle when you remove the lowest intake pipe? Do you get significant smoke out the tailpipe when letting off boost?

Dave

TurboTagTeam

Yeah there is a puddle, Yes smoke after boost, Not alot though, It's blue so I know its oil. I know it's the turbo for shure. Also blue smoke when I start it. Goes away after it warms up.

TurboTagTeam

no else has any input???

cloud9

iTrader: (4)

you know it needs to be changed, what else is there to talk about, just change it

TurboTagTeam

I would if I could. Did you read the original post??? I can't find one for sale anywere. I was looking for some help on were to find one.

DGblk93

TagTeam-

Go here:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-rx-7-1993-2002-parts-99/

and start a thread titled: "WTB good condition Apexi RX-6 turbo"

You might get some responses. Be sure to check the sellers credentials here with a search:

https://www.rx7club.com/questions-about-members-102/

There is a good RX-7 shop in our area. www.jprimports.com that can help with repairs / mods.

DGblk93

Here dude:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=490058


Bringing people together.

tdazmansFD

iTrader: (1)

/\ Good one! lol. I might add to that if I may...
Have you considered a different turbo to replace it with? Being that they're hard to come by and pretty expensive to rebuild? If I were you I'd look into something comparible to the RX6 with parts readily available and more affordable when that time comes again.

TurboTagTeam

Thanks... I would just get another turbo. But I road race and this is the most responsive single turbo for an fd. I HATE turbos with long boost lag.