I bought a used Big16g ported with the flapper upgrade from someone on Tuners. It spins freely and has no shaft play but the turbine is all beat up. Is it usable?

I deffinately would not put that on my car...but thats just me. Did he run the car w/o a filter for a long time? That turbo will be out of balance and *IF* its able to make boost it will take a lot more effort and time! What did you pay for that thing and where you aware of the condition? Have you asked for your money back?

I was not aware of the condition. I payed 500 for that POS. I just asked him for my money back. We will see what he says. Said it only had 750 miles on it and it was in good condition, then i get it and the turbine is crap. :censored: I hope hes not a bitch. I told him i wanted my money back and I would ship it back to him.

750 miles of wood/bird chipping duty. That really sucks dude...a lot to pay for used Big 16G, but it wouldn't be a bad price had it really been that new and in perfect shape.

that is shity considering that for not really mutch mor money you could get a new turbo. Good luck. Thats the shity part of trying to get a good deal on something.

Yeah, I know they are just over 500 new but it was ported and had the 34mm flapper....just what I wanted....thats why I jumped at it.

Too bad you hadn't picked mine up back when I had it. The kid I sold it too still hasn't done anything with it yet, just sitting there collecting dust.

I just sold my S20G, with 02 housing, injen intake, with Oil feed, spacer plates. for $500 was used with 48Kish miles on it.

But damn sorry to hear about the bad luck. I'd say it's clipped! not in a good way.

How did you pay for this turbo? If you paid Paypal call your CC company and cancel the payment then call Paypal and explain what happened and tell them you already canceled the payment through your CC company. Once your CC payment is canceled mail the turbo back ASAP with delivery confirmation. If you paid with a money order or a certified check, go to the place of purchase and have it canceled (if it isn't too late).

Ouch! And to think for 500-600 you can have bought a new 16G to Evo16G.

That doesnt look good. Brand new ones are cheap now, did you look around before you bought that one?

You also have to realize once spending $500-600 on a new turbo you still need to pay for the porting and a larger WG flapper. IF that turbo were in actual 750-mile condition then $500 would have been a good deal. I think I sold mine for $450 with 2 years on it.

Yea that is true. Who needs porting? ;)

DON'T PUT THAT ON YOUR CAR. :ohmy:

Isn't that the compressor side? That thing is seriously fucked up. Looks like it sucked in a socket.

Or the factory rubber spacer. Ask me how I know. :headache:

Dude just got back to me. He seems cool about it. Said he didnt realize the damage. Says we can work something out. Im gunna see if hes willing to send back enough for a rebuild /w a new wheel. Any ideas on the cost and who can do it for cheap?

He said he didn't realize the damg it had?!

LoL...im trying not to get real pissed here and your not helping. :stick:

IMO, just ask for your money back. A normal turbo rebuild runs $300 from FP plus the cost of a new wheel and whatever else may be damaged in there. I say eat the cost to ship it back (~$19 via USPS) and get the remaining $481 returned to you.

Brian (1quick4) has a nice Big 16G for sale...check his out, he is a good guy.

I have seen a turbo that took in a stock rubber thing, that sucks. Get your money back for sure. I say a bolt on 50trim would be the way to go.

~John

My auto tranny would not like that 50 trim too much. I just want something fun to drive as my daily. He is trying to say that he will pay for some of the stuff it takes to fix it. I said ethier you pay it all or i will just ship it back to you and demand my money back. If i spend anymore on it I could have just got a new one. Im pretty sure its just going to come down to me sending it back and getting my money back. I will definietly look at that 16g from 1quick4.

I did not see it was an auto. 16g sounds good then.

~John

I also have a 16g for sale. Its a small, but it made more power and I'm selling it cheaper. I'm sure he doesnt mind the sales competition :cheers:

Ohhh... I see how it is! ;)

Sorry to here about your misfortune, I would deffinatly get your money back from that guy if you can.


Hope everything works out for you.

Haha, its all good man. I actually havent checked on its condition, and it has more miles. I'll just post it up for sale and see what happens. B)

:ohmy:

Well, the guy has been helpful. I sent Forced Performace some pics and they said it would most likely be just fine if I just put in a new compressor wheel. (Both the seller and I confirmed this). So we agreed he would pay for the new wheel. Not exactly what I expected, but I feel a little better knowing the experts said it would be OK with just the new wheel.