Banks wants to sell me a new turbo

nelstomlinson

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I emailed Banks about getting a rebuild kit for my Sidewinder. They tell me they would be happy to sell me a new one, but no parts. Would you all buy a new Sidewinder, or buy some other turbo, or is there a source for bearings and seals?

The turbo is on an '87 6.9L.
 

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Personally I wouldn't buy another sidewinder kit if they don't offer rebuild kits. I'd have told them that on the phone. I intend to contact Typ4 when I can actually afford a kit.
 

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Am not sure what turbo you have now but there is nothing wrong with a sidewinder turbo. Just be careful purchasing any ebay trubo rebuild kit. some a very low quality. Russ aka typ4 is the person who can make any turbo sing hp... Also please remember at speed and engine rpm these turbos are spinning above 120,000 rpm. thats 2000 rpm PER SECOND.... Balancing is required.
 
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