In need of a Turbo

In need of a Turbo

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ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Wednesday 7th December 2016
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I hope you guys can help.

I'm looking for a replacement turbo for a friends 2003 Subaru Legacy I don't mind if it's used as I'll be having a play with the turbo but the housing has to be in good condition.

It's an IHI Turbo

VF38 0312

RHFSH 25409E

1411AA470

So if anyone has one or suggestions on who to contact to get one your help will be appreciated.

TEKNOPUG

18,948 posts

205 months

Thursday 8th December 2016
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Try Scoobynet, lots of breakers on there.

MDMA .

8,895 posts

101 months

Thursday 8th December 2016
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try -

Mattybr5@MB Developments

if anyone has one, or can find you one, it will be him.

ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Thursday 8th December 2016
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Thanks a lot guys

ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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I thought I'd give an update, well it seem if you have a 2.0 Auto Subaru Legacy it will have the above turbo which is specific to this car & has a notorious habit of destroying the housing when the bearing on the turbo lets go.

Matty was a great help & advised using the turbo/Manifolds off of an Impreza then make up new intercooler pipes as well as a custom exhaust all for around £1400, if anyone has one I'd suggest taking the turbo off fitting a 360 bearing etc & save yourself the pain my mate is now looking at.

MDMA .

8,895 posts

101 months

ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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Cheers MDMA I'll pass it onto him.

MDMA .

8,895 posts

101 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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Could be a while to find an old housing. Then you'd need to rebuild it anyway.

ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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I agree I found a used one but the price $740 is not to be sniffed at.

ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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Well I thought I'd give an update I fitted the chinese turbo to my mates Legacy & I have to say it's been spot on, it came with everything needed & is running well.

Thanks again MDMA my mate is very grateful beer

Jazzy Jag

3,422 posts

91 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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As used by Mike Brewer for the Noble on Wheeler Dealers

as also used for Mrs Jazzy Jag's old Mazda 5.

charged about £500 exchange.

ZX10R NIN

Original Poster:

27,598 posts

125 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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I thought he went back to Garrett for the replacement turbos on the Noble?

Jazzy Jag

3,422 posts

91 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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ZX10R NIN said:
I thought he went back to Garrett for the replacement turbos on the Noble?
No, Universal Turbos in Ringwood,
although Brewer does say that he went to the company that did the development work for Noble ( or words the that effect)


I found the episode on YouTube and they got a mention in the credits at the end.


MDMA .

8,895 posts

101 months

Friday 27th January 2017
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Glad it's up and running again.