[SOLVED] Possible Turbine Wheel Upgrade for Older Stage 3?

modifyd · Tweet this Post! #1 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010, 06:22 PM

I'm thinking of sending the turbo in for an inspection and possible seal replacements and was wondering if there is a possible upgrade for the turbine wheel on my 50 trim for a quicker spool. I thought I might as well upgrade it if it's getting re-balanced. The part number for the turbo is 11022-BB built back in 2006. It's a T3/T4e 50 trim with the old stage 3 turbine wheel. It has a 0.63 a/r turbine housing.

Thanks,
Christopher

Robert · Tweet this Post! #2 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by modifyd

I'm thinking of sending the turbo in for an inspection and possible seal replacements and was wondering if there is a possible upgrade for the turbine wheel on my 50 trim for a quicker spool. I thought I might as well upgrade it if it's getting re-balanced. The part number for the turbo is 11022-BB built back in 2006. It's a T3/T4e 50 trim with the old stage 3 turbine wheel. It has a 0.63 a/r turbine housing.

Thanks,
Christopher

It would be pretty costly as the turbine house and center section would both have to be changed out but yes you could.

modifyd · Tweet this Post! #3 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010, 08:40 PM

So, almost cheaper to start with a new turbo? I was thinking just a different shape wheel but same diameter to fit in the housing. The upper RPMs with boost are good so I don't think clipping the existing blades will do me much good.

Robert · Tweet this Post! #4 (**permalink**) 09-28-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by modifyd

So, almost cheaper to start with a new turbo? I was thinking just a different shape wheel but same diameter to fit in the housing. The upper RPMs with boost are good so I don't think clipping the existing blades will do me much good.

The wheel is radically different between the two and would need a new housing for sure and quite possibly a new bearing housing. It might be easier to start with a new one yes.