turbo rebuild, help

supraluver4life · 02-16-2010, 03:21 AM

is it more or less reliable than the ct26

mirage83 · 02-16-2010, 11:08 PM

Probably a little less than the stock CT26, but still a pretty safe bet if it's done by a competent shop.

cre · 02-17-2010, 03:09 AM

The 54 and 57 trim both get excellent reviews... quick spooling and a lot more airflow. The increase in rotational mass in the 57 versus the 54 is said to be negligible and as such the 57 trim upgrade is what most shops and owners recommend.

Green7mgte · 02-17-2010, 03:34 AM

allot of people in the supra community look to driftmotion.com for there rebuild or upgrade. I would tend to check locally first.

cre · 02-17-2010, 03:42 AM

For an upgrade I'd go with someone I know has done a LOT of them... for a rebuild, shop locally (I'd talk to truck shops (industrial) about who they use, not local tuner shops).

supraluver4life · 02-18-2010, 05:45 PM

ok sounds good. im kinda on a budget and my friend owns a shop close to where i live and he just came to check it out. he says its just barely beyond the point of a rebuild. so, in that case, what is a good place to shop for an oem supra ct26 turbo? Is ebay a good place or are all those ones for like $385.00 peices of junk?

such as this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Supra...Q5fAccessories

mirage83 · 02-18-2010, 10:49 PM

The new ones for $385 or whatever out of China are indeed pieces of junk you would want to stay away. Your best bet would be the "For Sale" forum here or on other Supra boards.

BTW, being "kinda on a budget" and owning a MkIII Supra aren't really compatible.

cre · 03-07-2010, 07:07 PM

Knock the kiddie crap off guys... I don't have the patience for it.

supraluver4life · 03-16-2010, 04:49 PM

so one more question about the turbo. when i was changing out the turbo i lost a bolt. it is the upper bolt that bolts the turbo stay (bracket, brace) thing to the exhaust housing. I need to know what size that bolt is because i lost it and i have it ghetto rigged to work.

thank you in advance

02-16-2010, 03:21 AM	#1
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	is it more or less reliable than the ct26 __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

02-17-2010, 03:09 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The 54 and 57 trim both get excellent reviews... quick spooling and a lot more airflow. The increase in rotational mass in the 57 versus the 54 is said to be negligible and as such the 57 trim upgrade is what most shops and owners recommend. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-17-2010, 03:34 AM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	allot of people in the supra community look to driftmotion.com for there rebuild or upgrade. I would tend to check locally first. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

02-17-2010, 03:42 AM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	For an upgrade I'd go with someone I know has done a LOT of them... for a rebuild, shop locally (I'd talk to truck shops (industrial) about who they use, not local tuner shops). __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-18-2010, 05:45 PM	#6
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	ok sounds good. im kinda on a budget and my friend owns a shop close to where i live and he just came to check it out. he says its just barely beyond the point of a rebuild. so, in that case, what is a good place to shop for an oem supra ct26 turbo? Is ebay a good place or are all those ones for like $385.00 peices of junk? such as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Supra...Q5fAccessories __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy" Last edited by supraluver4life; 02-18-2010 at 05:47 PM.

02-16-2010, 11:08 PM	#2
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Probably a little less than the stock CT26, but still a pretty safe bet if it's done by a competent shop.

02-18-2010, 10:49 PM	#7
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	The new ones for $385 or whatever out of China are indeed pieces of junk you would want to stay away. Your best bet would be the "For Sale" forum here or on other Supra boards. BTW, being "kinda on a budget" and owning a MkIII Supra aren't really compatible.

03-07-2010, 07:07 PM	#8
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Knock the kiddie crap off guys... I don't have the patience for it. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

03-16-2010, 04:49 PM	#9
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	so one more question about the turbo. when i was changing out the turbo i lost a bolt. it is the upper bolt that bolts the turbo stay (bracket, brace) thing to the exhaust housing. I need to know what size that bolt is because i lost it and i have it ghetto rigged to work. thank you in advance __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

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