So....

I picked up my HKS T51r KAI Kit today...

Yes, I did say Kit.. this includes downpipe, turbo, manifold, and 60mm wastegate...

ALL HKS.. not knockoffs...

Anyway... you would figure this kit goes used for $2500-3500? And new for $4400-5000? Hrmm...

Check this...

I picked mine up (used of course) for $1700... I have the setup sitting right next to me. I just thought I would rub it in a little.. I couldn't pass up the deal.

Turbo has no shaft play, no bent fins, chips, etc... I checked it all out personally before I handed over the loot.

Honestly, for a genuine T51r KAI kit, would you pass it up for $1700?

 

I couldn't.....I hate you....I blow my engine and that same day you get a hell of a deal.

 

Man was a steal! Good luck!

 

well i got my gt35/40 kit with 1000 miles of use no shaft play and all lines and fittings for 1200.... The kit was made by a company in australia called RPM performnce. good quality. i looked up the wastegate i got and it retailed for 900 bucks alone. It is a PSR 45mm. i have never heard of it but it must be quality... VERY nice pick up though, and that makes me jealous. heres another JK.

 

/thread

 

Nice find bro! You have been pretty lucky lately to have sold your AF61 so quickly and then run across this deal too. Congrats.

Zach

 

Good deal, I wouldn't sell my kit for any less than $3,500, especially when I paid $5,500 for it.

 

ooooohhh!!! You get what you pay for! LOL

Got to rebuild this big bitch... she has some bad oil seals. Doesn't cost too much though, a few hundred for a rebuild and she's practically new!

 

i think you jinxed yourself by rubbing it in, lol

 

Here is what I found out.

If the oil rings go, there would be tons of shaft play... and the wheels would rub.

If the turbo has been sitting for a long period of time, it is possible for the oil to leak through the rings.... it has to be sittin at the right angle and it will drip out.

I am going to take it in to get inspected, but according to both of the authorized garrett rebuilders, they both gave me the exact same information.

Turbo should be fine.

 

Even if I rub it in and had it rebuilt, $2200 for a kit with a fresh rebuild is a steal.

 

definately

 

I have you beat. I picked up my Fikses for $1100 when they retail for about $4000.......and the rims have much better resale value than any turbo.

eat that sucka

 

u guys are both lucky

 

Haha, oh yeah... well I got laid by 3 hot chicks at the same time and it cost me NOTHING!!!!

Ok.. I made that up...

lol

 

"not all girls are into money"

"the kind that would double up on a guy like me are"

 

Hahahaha...

Feel like pulling an engine and enlarging my ports to say... umm.. gargantuan?

 

 

brap brap brap!!!!!!!

 

Darren, the oil seals have nothing to do with shaft play!

how about that guitar? /// junky?

 

that made no sense

 

hummm... right on.

>>> as i said about you before

 

as you said what?

 

 

According to Garrett they do. If an oil seal goes, it will most likely affect the bearings... and then the bearings start to go you get shaft play.

The oil seals will seal inside the compressor when they receive oil pressure. If there is oil inside the internals, and the turbo is sitting on it's side, the oil will leak through the seals and into the compressor housing. Once the turbo is receiving proper oil pressure (while the vehicle is running) the seals will seat in place and work as intended.

If the turbo is gone, I'll be sending it your way for a new center section, but I am now doubtful that there is something wrong with it.