So, I am finally getting around to getting my engine rebuilt. Travis from rennbay and I are going to really pound the pavement (read I will be working like a maniac while he watches and laughs) over christmas break to get all the suspension and safety equipment done.

So, I have a turbo that has 170k miles on it. Should I rebuild this one? I am planning on eventually getting a larger turbo charger (probably at the end of next summer, or during). It isn't a money thing, I just don't want to introduce too many variables when I am getting the car back together. Alternatively, I guess I could look for a take-off from somebody else that is cheaper than a rebuild that has less miles.

Just don't want to put an old leaky turbo on a fresh engine and get oil all over my nice clean engine bay / intercooler / etc....

 

It's about $300-$400 for a rebuild. Why not?

 

Because I am going to take the k26 off inside of 500 miles.

 

I have a k26/6 off of a 78k mile 86 that was a rear end total. It has zero play and is in awesome shape. Pm me if you are interested and we can talk $$$$.