[Snypa]

Hey guys, so my stock turbos are rattling...pretty bad for my liking. Does anyone have experience with a shop that can rebuild or fix this issue? What have people in the South Florida area been doing to address this? Any recommendation appreciated.

Thanks

[Loo316]

i know someone that just did theirs off commercial and hiatus

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by Loo316

i know someone that just did theirs off commercial and hiatus

did they replace or fix? PM details if you have.

Thanks

[turbodreams954]

Also interested in this information

[Loo316]

We took them out to get rebuilt.

[Fundguy1]

Replace them. Rebuilding costs almost the same and then you still have sucky low power oem turbos. Most of the cost of new turbos is the labor which you'd spend on taking them out to rebuild anyway. You can buy a good aftermarket setup for under $3000, or better new oem style for $1500 with redesigned wastegates, etc.

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Replace them. Rebuilding costs almost the same and then you still have sucky low power oem turbos. Most of the cost of new turbos is the labor which you'd spend on taking them out to rebuild anyway. You can buy a good aftermarket setup for under $3000, or better new oem style for $1500 with redesigned wastegates, etc.

The unknown is what's killing me. Is it possible that the new OEM turbos can start rattling again? Are there any good aftermarket turbos locally or its either stock or wait months to get aftermarket from PURE or HEXXON ?

[Fundguy1]

I'm sure Pure, Hexxon, VTT, or RB would have something in stock. Be a week shipping. Don't get caught up in the pure Hexxon bs. All the makers are as good or better than them product wise.

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by Loo316

We took them out to get rebuilt.

What was the cost for rebuilding and labor to remove? Which shop was used?

Thanks

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

I'm sure Pure, Hexxon, VTT, or RB would have something in stock. Be a week shipping. Don't get caught up in the pure Hexxon bs. All the makers are as good or better than them product wise.

Apples to Apples. which is the best for the buck?

Thanks again for your input.

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Snypa

Apples to Apples. which is the best for the buck?

Thanks again for your input.

Pure and Hexxon are new to n54 but bigger companies known for turbos for other cars. RB is the oldest and tops for customer service. VTT has sucked for customer service but hired a cs guy to fix it. He's about as old as RB but makes more power per buck typically. I use VTT. I wan ted the bestimate turbos nit the bestimate cus to me service. If he wasn't there I'd have RB. Hexxon are made in Taiwan. RB and VTT hand made in US. I don't know pure at all otherwise. Both pure and Hexxon are n54 turbo makers for only a year or so vs 5+ for the other guys.

But realize that's a loaded question and opinions will vary. Dyno's on the other hand don't.

[Loo316]

I'm about to do the job myself at my house And call Mike turbo in Miami to see how much to rebuild them and to make sure they are stronger then stock

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Loo316

I'm about to do the job myself at my house And call Mike turbo in Miami to see how much to rebuild them and to make sure they are stronger then stock

The waste gates are the problem area. Idk if that's rebuildable or needs a different style WG to fix the issue. The turbos themselves are pretty sturdy. Stage 1 from an aftermarket are pretty competitively priced and have better wastegates. Vargas has new rebuilt oem for $999 and stage 1 for $1,499. See how the service matches up.

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by Loo316

I'm about to do the job myself at my house And call Mike turbo in Miami to see how much to rebuild them and to make sure they are stronger then stock

Dont think I'll have the time to even attack this job on my own. Let me know how the rebuild goes and if the place in Miami has good turbos for your car.

Thanks

[Loo316]

i'll keep you posted.. i changed the turbos once on a customers car but i had access to a lift this time i dont but i saw the diy and he didnt use a lift so im going to have at it.. i got some plans for the weekend. installing a custom oil cooler and cooler tstat since mine didnt come with it and carbon blasting my engine. i already bought the stuff needed to do the job..

[BeastMode335i]

I rebuilt mine with some CHRA's from RB and 3k miles later, no wastegate rattle, holding 18psi to redline, and no more smoke.. Only downside was I only had the weekends to work on it so it took me for-fkn-ever..

[BeastMode335i]

Originally Posted by Snypa

Hey guys, so my stock turbos are rattling...pretty bad for my liking. Does anyone have experience with a shop that can rebuild or fix this issue? What have people in the South Florida area been doing to address this? Any recommendation appreciated.

Thanks

BTW there's a wastegate rattle fix solution for $100 by TurboLab.. if your turbos are working fine and not smoking or anything, may be worth a shot.. Unless you got a few G's you're tryna get rid of and want to make some higher HP #'s, than I'd say aftermarket.. But keep in mind, it's not just a set it and forget it deal, you have to also purchase supporting mods.. Otherwise you're spending $3k to drive around on 7psi and still feel like you have stock turbos.. Just my .02

[Loo316]

mikes turbo in medly wants 425 each turbo to rebuild

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

BTW there's a wastegate rattle fix solution for $100 by TurboLab.. if your turbos are working fine and not smoking or anything, may be worth a shot.. Unless you got a few G's you're tryna get rid of and want to make some higher HP #'s, than I'd say aftermarket.. But keep in mind, it's not just a set it and forget it deal, you have to also purchase supporting mods.. Otherwise you're spending $3k to drive around on 7psi and still feel like you have stock turbos.. Just my .02

Another thing i was thinking about in resepct to HEXXON / PURE. What else will be needed to get the most out of them? I will likely have MHD tune, already have dp's,fmic,intake,exhaust and all vaccum hoses been changed over to silicone.

Thanks for your input !

[E92Vito]

[QUOTE=BeastMode335i;20024212]BTW there's a wastegate rattle fix solution for $100 by TurboLab.. if your turbos are working fine and not smoking or anything, may be worth a shot.. Unless you got a few G's you're tryna get rid of and want to make some higher HP #'s, than I'd say aftermarket.. But keep in mind, it's not just a set it and forget it deal, you have to also purchase supporting mods.. Otherwise you're spending $3k to drive around on 7psi and still feel like you have stock turbos.. Just my .02

Wait where do i find turbolab ? i want to temporary fix the wastegate rattling till im ready to upgrade the turbos

[BeastMode335i]

[QUOTE=E92Vito;20032508]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

BTW there's a wastegate rattle fix solution for $100 by TurboLab.. if your turbos are working fine and not smoking or anything, may be worth a shot.. Unless you got a few G's you're tryna get rid of and want to make some higher HP #'s, than I'd say aftermarket.. But keep in mind, it's not just a set it and forget it deal, you have to also purchase supporting mods.. Otherwise you're spending $3k to drive around on 7psi and still feel like you have stock turbos.. Just my .02

Wait where do i find turbolab ? i want to temporary fix the wastegate rattling till im ready to upgrade the turbos

http://turbolabofamerica.com/ just tell Ian you were referred by Shane.

[Tech567]

Originally Posted by Snypa

Hey guys, so my stock turbos are rattling...pretty bad for my liking. Does anyone have experience with a shop that can rebuild or fix this issue? What have people in the South Florida area been doing to address this? Any recommendation appreciated.

Thanks

Make sure they aren't still covered under the ext. warranty first.