My VF turbo in my Type R is making a rattling noise when I go round large roundabouts so I'm guessing it will need replacing soon ish.
I asked about getting a new VF23 or VF24 (can't remember which one my car has) but but was told I may as well go for one of the turbos in the topic header.
A local turbo company has offered me:

VF34 at £725 + VAT
TD05 (16,18,20G) at £525 + VAT

Although these prices might be only avaliable as they have stock at the mo.

My car is a Version 4 Type R with Simtek ecu (no other mods).
Car is purely a daily drive so no trackdays,drag runs etc

I don't car about big power (over 300bhp will suffice) as I prefer quicker spool up so I would guess the TD05 16G would be the best bet.


Any informative advice would be appreciated
TIA
Paul

 

Hi Paul,

If you change the turbos you will need to remap the car. I would just replace the turbo like for like to save on mapping costs.

 

Hi Paul,

If you change the turbos you will need to remap the car. I would just replace the turbo like for like to save on mapping costs.

 

paul, i've just had a a VF34 fitted and the guy i got mine from might have another he can map your car aswell! The garage i used to fit it also have a mint 18g sat there ready to go. pm me if you want contact details.(NW based)
have no experience of TD05 but VF34 is quality mate.

 

Indeed, it's just that I'm a little concerned about buying 2nd hand turbos as you do see many horror stories on here.
Personally if i could get a decent one I would stay standard.

Cheers Benno just need a bit more input about the various turbos but will keep your offer in mind

 

coould also try a sc36, similar proce to a vf34 and a bit more capable

 

Benno22, how much is the guy asking for the td05 18g and the vf34 ?????

 

turbo rattling when going round roundabouts are u sure its not just a heat sheid rattling? the up pipe heat sheilds are common to break away

Andy

 

Id go for the sc36 billet all day long.

 

It's possible so will be checked out but the noise does sound more like metal ***** rolling around perhaps me describing as rattley was too generic a description

 

Pm'd you

 

Methinks that would be the down pipe on the steering column....