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Apr 1, 2003 | 01:13 AM

Acidtalons

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Used Turbo condition

Recently got a used k26 for $120, purchased over e-bay.

Using an air compressor, once I lubed the casing, the turbo spun up very well. Everything seems to be in order except for one slight abnormality on the compressor turbine. Looks like a chip or fracture. What do you guys think?

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Apr 4, 2003 | 08:37 AM

B4Ctom1

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Car: 1992 B4C 1LE

Engine: Proaction 412, Accel singleplane

Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter

Axle/Gears: stock w/later 4th gen torsen pos

the part I have shown circled in red here? you should look very closely to see if it was machined off, it may be a balance spot.

Apr 4, 2003 | 08:37 AM

B4Ctom1

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Axle/Gears: stock w/later 4th gen torsen pos

right here:

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Apr 4, 2003 | 04:13 PM

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that was machined that way on purpose to balance the assembly...

the marks on the outside font tips of the compressor wheel are caused by the dirt on the compressor flaking off when the compressor hits surge and those tips flex a little. If it was bad they would have broken off.