turbo rebuilds

[houston]

has anyone ever attempted to rebuild there own turbo? was just wondering if the internals from a k04 could be transplanted into a k03? (not s)

is there any off the shelf kits? is it even possible? would just be good to have bigger power without the lag, sick of driving a slow car

[tech1889]

Get it hybrided they recon the turbo as well

[jamie16v]

k04 wouldnt fit into k03 housing without machining.

[houston]

Get it hybrided they recon the turbo as well

thats basically what im asking, can i do it myself? got to be cheaper to buy k04 or k03s internals than a full turbo and i know the turbo will be rebuilt and safe

thought k04-001 was same housing as k03?

[jamie16v]

same housing but its bored out to make room for the turbine and compressor.

[houston]

same housing but its bored out to make room for the turbine and compressor.

ah right, but id still be able to use k03s internals? and benefit from the lack of noise supression?

[jamie16v]

nope, k03s also has bigger compressor wheel..
though you could buy a k03s without a silencer..