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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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OK i need to rebuild the t3 in my 2.3 turbo how hard is it and what should i look for when doing it or should i just buy a used t3 and if so dose any one have one
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Is it the stock one? It's probably gonna be cheaper to buy an aftermarket E-Bay one that is more powerful anyways. The rebuild kits cost around $100 + your labor. I bought one for mine, but I'm going to wait as the turbo isn't bad yet, just wanted to have it just in case lol.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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swing by the house.well my van.they are easy to rebuild.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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yeah the turbo rebuild kits is only 47 bucks on ebay im going to try to fix her up better then b4 lol
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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Holset HX35/HY35 is cheap

Not to mention a nice upgrade fomr the stock .60/.63 T3
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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the car is not really for a holset i want it running great with a t3 b4 i go with something bigger i really looking for a t3 or going to rebuild my turbo
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