Should i buy a 2nd hx35?

[Gregturley]

Found a 2nd hx35 that needs rebuilt. $50 + $30 shipping. Just bought a supposedly 50k zero shaft play hx35 but haven't received it yet. Would it be worth getting the 2nd one?

[98whitelightnin]

Good hx35's go for $300 so you could rebuild and double your money.

[Gregturley]

Never rebuilt a turbo but it may be time too. Where is a good place to get a kit?

Just paid for turbo number 2. What about the aftermarket wheels? Anyone have any recommendations?

[98whitelightnin]

ebay and amazon both have rebuild kits. I just rebuilt a 351ve and hopefully will see how it turned out in another couple months.

[Gregturley]

Somethings got to give. I'm done spending money for awhile. I'll research this turbo thing and have another project for the future. I'm going to put the 1st hx i ordered on when the rain stops and leave it be for awhile. 

[Blueox01]

19 hours ago, Gregturley said:

Somethings got to give. I'm done spending money for awhile. I'll research this turbo thing and have another project for the future. I'm going to put the 1st hx i ordered on when the rain stops and leave it be for awhile. 

 FYI my HX35 went 853K before I rebuilt it. Now has 42K so it's proved itself. 50K is nothing.

Edited February 4, 2020 by Blueox01

[Gregturley]

50k is pretty low if thats what it really is. I'm wanting to replace my hy35 and have many carefree miles. The 2nd one was cheap enough i figured might as well get it and learn something.

[Blueox01]

25 minutes ago, Gregturley said:

50k is pretty low if thats what it really is. I'm wanting to replace my hy35 and have many carefree miles. The 2nd one was cheap enough i figured might as well get it and learn something.

Rebuilding a Turbo isn't  hard

[Gregturley]

I was more referring to aftermarket wheels and find out more info about hx35 upgrades

[Threadzy]

If I can find one cheap enough I’m contemplating making an Hx35 hybrid like Moparman has. Want to keep my exhaust brake  

[Dieselfuture]

19 hours ago, Gregturley said:

I was more referring to aftermarket wheels and find out more info about hx35 upgrades

Not always a good idea unless you get right wheel and housing and you can only go so big without changing the exhaust impeller. Not sure if it's worth the hassle unless parts are cheap or like you said Mike got one used from member and rebuilt it for $50 DAP sells holset kits. 

[Mopar1973Man]

Aftermarket wheels are not a good option not knowing if they were balanced properly. Turbos spin quite high RPMs and cheap wheels could do damage or spin apart or just explode.

[Gregturley]

Thats the kind of info I'd be looking for. Id also have it balanced if i made any major changes to it.

[Gregturley]

The turbo in need of a rebuild showed up today. Has a little more than "some" shaft play. Looks like the compressor wheel has some damage, can't tell about the hot side haven't got it apart yet. That might happen later in the week. So much for a $50 kit.

50k turbo supposed to be here Friday. Hope its as advertised.