As you guys know I'll be rebuilding the KA-T even better this time (bringing the block over to the shop tomorrow) and while I'm at it, I'm going to upgrade to the venerable t3/t04e 50 trim turbo....
For ease of installation/cost purposes, I'm going to keep it internally wastegated, but if I still have boost problems with this larger turbo I'll move to an external wastegate set up.
Anyhow, has anyone bought the remanufactured t3/t04e turbo from "west coast turbo"? How is their customer service? How is their product? Are they a reputable company? The way I found out about them is right from this forum...there was an ad- banner for them and I went to their website...
http://westcoast-turbo.com/turboa.html
$489
They also have a t3/t04b for only $399, but it's a 47 trim compressor...I don't recall anyone running that turbo for the KA...and the 50 trim can't be beat for the t3/t4 hybrid (the only problem is that the internal wastegate will necessitate using a .48 a/r turbine housing instead of the larger .63, but I'm only looking to make a reliable 300 whp...)
Think i should go with them? I mean, $489 actually sounds rather expensive for a rebuilt turbo, considering brand new the hybrids go for $619 from CheapTurbo....
