Do I need a new compressor wheel?

**RyleyMA61** · 30-05-2006, 01:26 PM

Excuse the dodgy pictures, but its all i could get!

It's a CT26 turbo on a 7MGTE in an MA61....

you can see how the blades are slightly damaged/bent. there is probably 1mm of shaft play (vertical) and that minor drop of oil you can see.

Now, in the case of a rebuild, is it worth getting a larger compressor wheel (highflowed) considering i will not be running any more than 12psi boost?

the car still boosts smoothly and fine, and blows no smoke.

any opinions are needed, welcome and appreciated

my forum inactivity is due to moving house and having no computer

**whatthe?** · 30-05-2006, 02:28 PM

That wheel looks a little munted and as I have said before anything spinning at 75000 rpm or more is better off being completely balanced. If youre going to get it rebuilt it's going to cost ~$500 -600 minimum and a highflow will be at least $1000. Depending on whether the bearings need replacing it can be significantly more.
I spose it depends how much you want to spend now and how long you'll be happy with 12psi?

**whatthe?** · 30-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Oh, and do something about your avatar will ya? looks way too much like Rona's

**RyleyMA61** · 31-05-2006, 12:48 PM

thanks matt. i think i might try and find a better condition CT26.... i won't be going much more than 12psi until i get a better headgasket... and more money :S

edit: avatar change tonight, just for j00 teh man with teh megap00

**30psi 4agte** · 31-05-2006, 09:21 PM

yeah looks like you need a new one.

I know its more expensive but id just put up with what you have for now and then go high flow as soon as you can afford it!