I'll make it real easy for you... KC is the only way to go... anything else is wasted money.
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Anyone who suggests otherwise should be banned.

 

I have no first hand experience with KC, but I hear nothing but good things from his product or customer service. My last truck I had the stage 1 BD Screamer and it....screamed. Definetly was not a fan, and for having a billet wheel i was never impressed with spool up. Just call Charlie and get a turbo from him.

 

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So, ..."pitted and rusty and should be replaced " is the criteria to replace a turbo
need to define pitted and rusty 'cause every turbo I have had off has pits and rust - except a new turbo

Guess I sould use "pitted and rusty and should be replaced " as a sales tool -- would make a lot more in parts markup

 

Is this a turbo that can continue to be used? I told the mechanic to clean as best that could be done and I would consider replacing at a later date, after I researched it. This is part of my research.

 

KC stage 1 with the 13 blade turbine. No louder than what you have now, but moves more air!

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Cleaning helps but will only last so long. The pitting is definitely rough on that one. How does the unison ring look?

 

I haven't seen the unison ring. I would only notice a different tone to the engine and high EGT's with low boost AFTER getting on it hard while passing (and towing only). I would let off the accelerator a couple of times and it would go back to normal EGT's and boost, and the tone would be normal. Not a big problem...........yet. That's why I was considering replacing it.

 

That turbo is fine, just needs cleaned up some
the surface where the unison ring sits has to allow the ring to turn freely
also important that the slot on the unison ring where the control pin fits is not worn
the control pin needs to rotate freely in the housing

All these things can be cleaned up, and the unison ring replaced if the slot is worn
or just drop the dime on the new KC turbo
I would have no problems running what you show in those pics
that little bit of pitting is normal -- some cast iron does this worse that others -- just a roll of the dice

 

That turbo is fine, just needs cleaned up some
the surface where the unison ring sits has to allow the ring to turn freely
also important that the slot on the unison ring where the control pin fits is not worn
the control pin needs to rotate freely in the housing

All these things can be cleaned up, and the unison ring replaced if the slot is worn
or just drop the dime on the new KC turbo
I would have no problems running what you show in those pics
that little bit of pitting is normal -- some cast iron does this worse that others -- just a roll of the dice

Thank you for your advice!

 

You asked for opinions
you get opinion and advice
I have had hands on of a lot worse housing than yours

The "fit" of the unison ring on that housing would be the determining factor in replacing
if the ring is sloppy on the housing, then the easy fix is replacement

 

Ok, thanks. Appreciate it.

 

What they said. Need to see the unison ring.

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Look at the unison ring, and physically turn it on the turbo. I think a good wire brush and Scotch-Brite would clean that rust up really well. As long as the unison ring can move and isn't worn, I think you are good to run the turbo. The pitting that really needs attention is where the vanes actually sit. It looks like the vanes would have a hard time moving over that rust buildup, and you could get an overboost scenario.

 

I have another option for you. I have an exhaust housing from my '05 that I'd let go for cheap if you want to rebuild it. Absolutely nothing wrong with it - no rust or pitting...just needs the carbon knocked off of it.

Let me know. You pay for the ride as well.

-jokester

 

I have another option for you. I have an exhaust housing from my '05 that I'd let go for cheap. Absolutely nothing wrong with it - no rust or pitting...just needs the carbon knocked off of it.

Let me know. You pay for the ride as well.

-jokester

Ok, thanks. I'll let you know

 

Added more after you quoted me. I do actually have the CHRA as well, but I had a leaky turbine seal, so you, would need to transfer your old turbine and probably a rebuild kit with new bearings & seal if you want that as well.

-jokester