Hey all,
My LB7 suddenly sounds like it has a huge turbo on it - I think the bearings are shot in my original turbo. I have 230,000 miles on the original. All the boots are in place - but I need to check for play, etc. But I'm fairly certain I've lost my turbo (or about to) so I've parked it.
I'm doing research on what I should replace the original with. I have no aspirations for speed, power, or demolition of my transmission - but I'd love to have more whistle if I'm going to be spending the money anyway.
What are the best, safest options for a replacement turbo? Is the 64MM really worth it if I have no supporting mods (other than a lift pump)? Or should I just go on Rockauto and buy the Mahle replacement OE turbo?
Just curious on what opinions you all have - and what you would do differently/do again?
My LB7 suddenly sounds like it has a huge turbo on it - I think the bearings are shot in my original turbo. I have 230,000 miles on the original. All the boots are in place - but I need to check for play, etc. But I'm fairly certain I've lost my turbo (or about to) so I've parked it.
I'm doing research on what I should replace the original with. I have no aspirations for speed, power, or demolition of my transmission - but I'd love to have more whistle if I'm going to be spending the money anyway.
What are the best, safest options for a replacement turbo? Is the 64MM really worth it if I have no supporting mods (other than a lift pump)? Or should I just go on Rockauto and buy the Mahle replacement OE turbo?
Just curious on what opinions you all have - and what you would do differently/do again?
