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Old 09-11-2007 | 05:59 PM
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I posted a while back about a mitsubishi kit but then saw this one for a lot cheaper, anyone used it and is it legit? and whats up with the thrust bearing anyone else heard of this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsu...spagenameZWDVW
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Old 09-11-2007 | 06:00 PM
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What rebuild, what kit, did i miss a link?
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Old 09-11-2007 | 06:00 PM
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link?

use gpopshop.com
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Old 09-11-2007 | 06:01 PM
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whoops sorry got all caught up in what i was gonna write
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Old 09-11-2007 | 06:12 PM
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I'd use it. Worst case scenario is you'd have to rebuild it again later.
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Old 09-11-2007 | 10:01 PM
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i seen that but wanted others to try it first.
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Assembly needs to be balanced after you take it apart.. esp if there is any wheel wear
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Old 09-12-2007 | 09:30 AM
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On a journal bearing turbo your kidding right?
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Old 09-12-2007 | 09:40 AM
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i guess i'll be the guinea pig and see how this thing works, but gimme some time my pockets are empty right now
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nope. every turbo we rebuild gets balanced. you spin an out of balance assembly at 100k rpm and see how long it holds up.
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