Need 997.1 Turbocharger
11-07-2015, 06:47 PM
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11-08-2015, 09:18 PM
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Just for information, my turbos needed replacement and Porsche wanted over $7000 for a new turbo and $5000 for a rebuilt. I went with FVD turbos $2600 each upgraded to 65mm,. You need to provide a rebuildable exchange, but you get better performance and two rebuilt turbos at the same cost as a single rebuilt turbo from Porsche.
11-12-2015, 09:59 AM
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I'm glad everything worked out!
What you describe is what I've experienced and my turbo is a write off. The vanes stuck and that was the end. What I've also found is that Porsche seems to have scooped up what stock there was of the 997.1 turbos and are now only offering rebuilt turbos at twice the price of what was being charged for the OEM turbos.
I've been lucky to find a Rennlister who had upgraded his turbos and sold his originals to me at a reasonable cost. I'm anxiously awaiting the delivery. Thank you vr6tee.
Thank you to all on this thread for your help and advice.
I've been lucky to find a Rennlister who had upgraded his turbos and sold his originals to me at a reasonable cost. I'm anxiously awaiting the delivery. Thank you vr6tee.
Thank you to all on this thread for your help and advice.
11-14-2015, 12:02 PM
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It seems like this must be happening frequently now as it seems that Porsche has scooped up the new OEM stock and if you want a replacement you need to buy a refurb from Porsche at a minimum of $4,000.
