Need some usefull info from turbo boffins on here, namely a replacement compressor wheel, i think its 53mm Inducer 70mm Exducer Turbo is fresh purchase and is a great rare JDM Apexi Turbo AX53B70 based on IHI Subaru fittment Just wondered if i have alternatives from other manufacturers or do i need to get one ordered from Japan Few pics
I think you'll struggle to find one with a matching compressor wheel Have you tried any of the subaru specialists if it's based on the subaru blower?
These turbo's are made by IHI. You will need to get replacement parts straight from Apexi as they use a patent center section (meaning it's not compatible with some of the well known turbo manuf.). These are what they call 'zero tolerance" meaning when it's first used, the blades cut the housing till there's zero tolerance between them. Point being is to expect to pay ALOT for repair. These things go for 1k-1500 euro easy. Once fixed, it's good for 450hp+ easy.
AX53s are used on very high powered R26'd Skylines as a pair. As already said very expensive turbo and is made by IHI. The chap we use down here maybe able to help with repair. Let me know if you require any further details.
Cheers Eddie, cant coment by overall condittion of turbo before i get it but was told its done hardly any miles before foreign object was sucked in and ruined compressor wheel If bearings and turbine wheel are mint as promissed then all i need is a replacement wheel and rebalancing to be on the safe side
Send me a pm and I can put you in touch with my repairer or if the GS boys may know of or have something like that around.
