fastfwd Member 103 Member For: 13y 5m Posted 20/11/13 11:54 PM Share Posted 20/11/13 11:54 PM Hi guys,Got a Turbo Terri Ghia 2006Blew the turbo and just purchased this replacement setup on ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=231093047129&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123Whilst its out I wouldn't mind spending some cash on the turbo for some upgrades to get some quicker spool/more flow etc, can anyone suggest if these are worth it or just a waste of money and time:.70 front housing upgrade:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251381656068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Billet wheel upgrade:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271306378220?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Flutter mod:I dont know how to do this yet, is it something that can be done at home, do I need to replace the internal gate flutter?Also upgrading with that aftermarket exhaust manifold, Plazmaman stage 2 intercooler kit.already have the following mods:4 inch dump to cathigh flow 4 inch catdual 2.75 magnaflow cat backInjectorsChip ECU with hand controller (this it was like SRT or something)Tuned by Xtreme ford tuning on around 13PSI.plazmaman under the battery intake kit Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 6m 26d Gender: Male Posted 21/11/13 12:03 AM Share Posted 21/11/13 12:03 AM Could have got a gtx3286 for that price Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfwd Member 103 Member For: 13y 5m Posted 21/11/13 02:44 AM Author Share Posted 21/11/13 02:44 AM On 21/11/2013 at 12:03 AM, freeze_dk said: Could have got a gtx3286 for that priceWhat is this turbo and how much they sell for? are they Garrett? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 7m Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 21/11/13 02:54 AM Share Posted 21/11/13 02:54 AM Drivers side engine mount and Power Steering lines would be my suggestion. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfwd Member 103 Member For: 13y 5m Posted 21/11/13 03:30 AM Author Share Posted 21/11/13 03:30 AM On 21/11/2013 at 2:54 AM, Ralph Wiggum said: Drivers side engine mount and Power Steering lines would be my suggestion.You spoke about something completely different which got me thinking, are the engine mount and power steering lines a common issue? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 7m Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 21/11/13 03:53 AM Share Posted 21/11/13 03:53 AM Much easier to replace whilst turbo is out.If they are suspect at all I would change them. Power steering lines can be had for less than $100 on ebay. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfwd Member 103 Member For: 13y 5m Posted 21/11/13 04:15 AM Author Share Posted 21/11/13 04:15 AM On 21/11/2013 at 3:53 AM, Ralph Wiggum said: Much easier to replace whilst turbo is out.If they are suspect at all I would change them. Power steering lines can be had for less than $100 on ebay.Thanks, I will check them out this weekend and see what state they are in. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 5m 27d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 21/11/13 04:57 AM Share Posted 21/11/13 04:57 AM Give it a kiss and tell it not to blow up. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfwd Member 103 Member For: 13y 5m Posted 21/11/13 05:00 AM Author Share Posted 21/11/13 05:00 AM On 21/11/2013 at 4:57 AM, arronm said: Give it a kiss and tell it not to blow upWe still talking about my car Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose RNS10S Donating Members 2,229 Member For: 18y 8m 7d Gender: Male Posted 21/11/13 05:18 AM Share Posted 21/11/13 05:18 AM if upgrading to an aftermarket exhaust manifold that's heat coated I would coat the rear turbo housing and dump pipe aswell. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86840-things-i-should-do-to-my-turbo-whilst-it-is-out/#findComment-1441584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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