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Justin6789
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2016/12/05 09:52:20 (permalink)
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Ceramic turbo disaster

Hi everyone!
My first experience with a ceramic turbocharger hasn't been a good one. Who ever thought this was a good idea? It's an SW20 with a CT26 equipped 3SGTE. I'm looking at getting a complete new core and swapping the housings. No one happens to have a cheap CT26 core with steel shaft and wheels do they? It's a 74020.
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    Mrskylighter
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    Re: Ceramic turbo disaster 2016/12/05 11:44:55 (permalink)
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    I have heard good things about this company to have the turbo rebuilt or high flowed. I have not used them but spoken to the owner about other turbo rebuilds.
     
    http://www.munroracingturbochargers.com.au/performance.ct26.html
     
    Looks like a full rebuild and swapping to a steel turbine costs $600 which IMO is very cheap. High flow options obviously a bit more expensive.
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    just_ace
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    Re: Ceramic turbo disaster 2016/12/05 13:30:54 (permalink)
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    Considering the turbos around 20yrs old, you can hardly say its a bad idea. Sure not ideal for those wanting to increase boost/power. But thats not what it was designed for.
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    Re: Ceramic turbo disaster 2016/12/05 14:19:58 (permalink)
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    I have a complete ct26 in good nick you can have for $250 but im in brisbane

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    Justin6789
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    Re: Ceramic turbo disaster 2016/12/05 17:27:05 (permalink)
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    Thanks everyone. This engine is completely standard apart from a big exhaust and reasonably low kms. I'm a mechanic. I understand the theory behind this I just don't like trade-offs in reliability. Thanks Rob I'll see what I can source closer to home first.
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