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Why can't they rebuild the GT35/40?

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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Why can't they rebuild the GT35/40?

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Where's the best place to buy these since I know mine will eventually go.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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They can't???? I thought Aspec can.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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They are savable depending on the situation, very rarely do you need to replace the center section of the turbo, I can tell you of all the 35R's I've sold only one needed the whole center cartridge replaced, most are repairable, for far less than the thousands everyone warns you about. If you ever have a problem let me know, I can usually get the thing back to you within a week or so turn around.

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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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They are savable depending on the situation, very rarely do you need to replace the center section of the turbo, I can tell you of all the 35R's I've sold only one needed the whole center cartridge replaced, most are repairable, for far less than the thousands everyone warns you about. If you ever have a problem let me know, I can usually get the thing back to you within a week or so turn around.

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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 12:18 AM
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Sean, What's the most common part that has to be replaced? Wheels, or bearings?

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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Wheels, bearings are rarely the problem.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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How many have you repaired and what would be your estimate on why they fail, and cost to repair?
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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I would say I have repaired a total of 4 out of the umpteen million sold, three were wheels one was because the owner didn't put the water lines on, the turbo **** the bearings out the drain literally.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Not trying to steal the thread, but I was looking at the Rx6 and the GT35R as possible turbos. And I was leaning on the Rx6 because it spools slightly faster and I can keep the airpump. I street the car mainly and the emmisions are going up here this next year; so wide power band and a cat are nesassary. Can I get a ex-manifold that allows me to retain the airpump? And for street use I wasn't going to go above 12-15 psi, so how well is the spool time? I know search, but the main Q is about the airpump.

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