Just got the word from A Bauer that my turbo somehow inhaled a bolt and is no longer working....not to mention there is debris in the pipes and intercooler. So now I need a new turbo. Any ideas on what I should get? Bauer is recommending a K27. I have a 2.8L stroker with no other upgrades. While they are in there should I upgrade something else?

Any chance someone just wants to give me a turbo or intercooler or perform the work free of charge.... You never know until you ask.

 

do a search on T04 and get your wallet ready.......

 

While shopping give John @ http://www.vitesseracing.com/ a call. If my turbo ever went south he would be the first guy I would call.

 

I agree with Mike B, call john.

My 2nd option would be a full Garrett GT30R, www.atpturbo.com

 

Intercoolers can be cleaned out. If you are happy with the turbo you have, $100 can get you a good working k26/6 stock turbo and you are good to go after a full day of work.

 

Well, as you know, I work for pizza. It's almost free!

 

Check your airbox to AFM mounting bolts (long, gold, 10mm IIRC), I bet one of those fell out and into the turbo. Porsche issued a recall for those bolts, they should be fastened with loctite.

 

Thanks for the advice. Just shot John an e-mail and he returned it in less than 5 minutes......impressive.

 

For sure I will check this right after the turbo is replaced. Thanks.

 

I just pulled my stock k26/6 out last week. Its only got 60k miles on it and it worked great. $185 shipped.

 

First thing I'd do is figure out what and where that "bolt" came from and make sure that doesn't happen again. No need spending the money/time slapping a new turbo on there for the same thing to happen later.

 

Well I figure i might as well upgarde the turbo since im paying the money anyway. I see vitesse has a nice stage IV for my 2.8L but the cost is $3800. Money well spent? What about the turbos from Powerhaus or Lindsey Racing?

 

Money well spent ??? I think so.

You were using a stock turbo with your 2.8 ? If so call and talk to John, he can do wonders for your car.

There are a few 2.8 Vitesse stage 4 setups about to hit the dyno.

Myself with a 106mm 2.8
"jwl" with a stroked 2.8 ( new engine break-in at the moment)
"Boostguy" with a 104mm Darton wet sleeve (in build process)