DIY Ball Bearing Turbo

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I happen to have a spare T3 cartridge from my RB20 in the garage. I was pulling it apart and noticed the center section is ball bearing. Which got me thinking. My T3/TO4E needs a rebuild anyway, should I give the ball bearings a shot. The motor it was on had 67,000 KM's on it. But I have seen Nissan turbo's go over 200K personally.

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I wonder how much a rebuild kit for that Rb20 T3 costs... hmmm.

I say go for it and take pictures

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If your up to it I say YES and take pics

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The rebuild is easy, I have done one already. Just a metter of seals and bearings. Although, if you use different wheels,shafts etc, you will throw the balance WAY off. I guess we'll see how it works.

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how many cars you got, just wondering

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I currently have 4, but the 240 is in the garage and taken apart so it doesn't really count. I also have a 00 Celica GTS, 89 K5 Blazer and a 05 Mitsu Endeavor.

One can never have too many cars. Although I'm still paying on the Endeavor.


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