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How To Know If Twin Turbos Are Good Or Not?

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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Fellas need some help..



I am about to buy some used twin turbos and make them

Nonsequential...



BUT, how do you know/can tell what kind of shape the

turbos are in?? What do you look for?? any tell tail signs??

Any help or input will be appreciated..



Thanks in advance
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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Shaft play front to back, side to side. Are there any visial signs of broken/chipped fins?
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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check for cracks in the manifolds
Old Aug 28, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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also spin the compressor shaft it should spin pretty easily
Old Aug 28, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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sorry compressor wheel i wasnt thinking
Old Aug 28, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Sean, before you nuy some. I have a set you can have for $200.

Let me know, I can bring them to your shop tomorrow.
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