BMW 335i 135i 535i N54 Turbo Rebuild

[@Whosetosay]

I’ve purchased a set of rebuilt n54 turbos from these guys. Haven’t had any issues. They are based in Virginia

[@janstastny7441]

What power do you have now?

[@bacolando]

I would have you work on my turbos Anyday brother. Damn you're knowledgeable!

[@BVonBuescher]

He single-handedly brought my turbo knowledge from 0 to oh my God I think I may just try to do this myself, but kind of freaking out still lol And all seriousness, though I was about to buy some RV game finishers at around four grand I believe. However, the more research I did, and the more of his videos I watched I realize that Nearly everyone is using existing housings and or Chinese parts in these expensive turbos are selling That’s when I start looking at the vivid turbos for $900, once I saw he had a repair kit with a thrust bearing for $40 I was sold! I much rather make $1000 mistake in a $4000 mistake. I am actually swapping out the thrust bearing as we speak and will be installing my new turbos tonight. When it’s all said and done, I should be doing over 600 hp in my 335i! The fact that I was able to save probably $2000 at least, really made it possible for me to spend that money on fueling and upgraded ignition.

[@Beemerboii]

It would be awesome to see another tear down of the eBay n54 turbos now that they have supposedly fixed the issues

[@mike08282]

i emailed you two weeks ago and never heard back, sent again tonight about the upgrade

[@owendodds3195]

Hey I’m trying to rebuild my stage 2 CTS turbos. Do you guys sell a kit for it?

[@LMLracing]

How do you replace the rins inside the cartridge??? Not the once on the turbine shaft the onces on the cartridge it self??

[@coronadocornado4510]

Keep up the good work

[@gentlemandriven3198]

If i were to do a rebuild and the 9 blade exhaust wheel upgrade which requires no machining can you explain the process of reassembly in reference to the balance of the wheel. What needs to be rebalanced if i were to upgrade the exhaust wheel?

[@turbolabamerica]

The best thing to do for that would for use to balance an assembly for you and send it to you. I'm limited on Compressor nuts though. The balancing machine I use is $10,000 + new so it's not a typical do it yourself project if you need balancing

[@gentlemandriven3198]

could you explain the process of reassembly after a rebuild, for example if i were to not replace the exhaust wheel to eliminate the need for balancing.

[@turbolabamerica]

Mark the compresssor nut wheel and shaft.

[@g.king.]

thanks for the video

[@S_H_92.]

Do you have any dyno results for the upgraded turbos ? and what kind of gain can i expect ?

[@vampirtransilvania]

The wells does not need to be balanced? Txx

[@miguelsalas74ms]

please let me know price to rebuilt my 2 turbos on 2009 535i I jave

[@artusheganyan8459]

This kompressor whell is balanced?

[@hotwhingsrule]

Can you use the same wheels ?

[@merlijn5467]

Hello, do you sell a rebuild kit for the N54 TD03 turbo for the wastegate rattle?

[@turbolabamerica]

+Merlijn Damman In about 2 weeks from now i will have them

[@Woodcliff14]

+Turbo Lab America Have them yet?

[@turbolabamerica]

yes we just got them a few days ago. chase-julian cheatham

[@turbolabamerica]

+Merlijn Damman Here is the Rebuild kit ebay.to/1mpWLRW . I will have the Wastegate repair parts later this week.

[@radotochev9668]

can you rebuild my 2 turbos ?

[@DanielMouyal]

Hey man please do us all a favor and find a real wastegate rattle fix!! P.s. As soon as you do I'll send in my turbos for the upgrade

[@turbolabamerica]

+Mods and Beyond Im already on it. I will have a sample product next week. once i install it and confirm it, i will buy many off them. I will make a tutorial video on the install, I will offer to sell the parts and/or parts and service.

[@turbolabamerica]

+Mods and Beyond I just got the wastegate parts, I will make a video on the install. Im waiting on a customers turbos to get here to do the install. turbolabofamerica.com/bmw-135i-535i-335i-turbo-wastegate-rattle-repair-fix/

[@all4bspinnin311]

+Turbo Lab America I am ready. My wastegates rattle like crazy and im loosing boost from 2800 to 3500 :(

[@turbolabamerica]

have you emailed me so i know when is best to fit you in.

[@all4bspinnin311]

No I havent. I'm waiting to see how successful the wastegate rattle fix is. If this cures the issue, you can expect my business.

[@funke4u]

So with this rebuild, am I to expect the same life as the original, or better? What about the wastegate?

[@turbolabamerica]

+Aaron Goodrum I haven't had any come back yet so I don't know if it's a permanent fix. When I talked to other people they said that they can make an adjustment I. The tune to fix the issue permanently but that may just be hear say, it really need 40,000 miles of testing or more to confirm it a permanent fix. The oem wastegate parts and my wastegate parts are both stainless steel. My point being it was never a materials problem. It's a mechanical design problem or a tune problem. I may not be able to prevent the problem but I save people a lot of money verses buying new turbos.

[@funke4u]

Thanks, I'd like to do it and the only thing wrong with mine is the front turbo just started rattling. I can't get to it to tighten. I'll email you to get the details.

[@mail6974]

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[@luisurrutia8100]

If im reusing the turbines, how do i mark them before dissasembling? Is it for sure that i dont have to rebalance them?

[@turbolabamerica]

If the blades are damaged you may need to file them smooth and have them balanced. I use a file to mark them

[@JDMsohc]

Any ETA on the Wastegate fix video release date..?? Lots of people on E90post are interested in seeing it in action.. Thanks!

[@turbolabamerica]

+DaddyFatSackz I unloaded it last night: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWPSnniMpaiLe8U&feature=youtu.be

[@JDMsohc]

Thanks for that! Quick question, if I plan on rebuilding my 335i turbos, and using one of your kits, do I still need to get it balanced? Aren't the shafts/impellars balanced already..?? Thanks!

[@turbolabamerica]

you have to mark the compressor wheel, compressor nut, and shaft location, before disassembly. I have a balancing machine here because the upgrade has to be rebalanced. the tolerances are really tight on the tdo3's only .004 gram inch according to my balancing book. Larger turbochargers have a much greater tolerance.

[@masood1362]

thank you

[@jazekwyla1500]

the waste gate flap on my rear turbo is open and when I push on it it's like it has pressure built up and won't close. can it be fixed or just need a new one?

[@turbolabamerica]

It should be open when the engine is not running. If the wastegate door is open when the car is running you likely need the wastegate repair, but it is possible that you have a leak is tge vacuum line to the actuator causing it to not close but it's more common for the parts needing replacement or repair

[@jazekwyla1500]

thanks a lot so its my front turbo thats bad i took that out with that vacuum leak

[@Eugene933]

how much do you sell them for?

[@patryk1008]

Hello any news about westegate rattle repair video ? Still Waiting :)

[@turbolabamerica]

+patryk1008 I will try and finish the video today for you. i just have been so sick this week. i finally was able to get out of bed. i did the repair on 3 housing so far. i have 4 more that i have to do. i already ordered more of these parts, because im selling out quickly. I have about 35 sets left.

[@patryk1008]

+Turbo Lab America This parts i can change by myself with my brother ? he have workshop. My friend who repair Turbo said this is for short time because problem its in bush inside housing of turbocharger this new parts should be little bigger to fit in old kneaded bush because this is the westegate rattle problem how You think ?

[@turbolabamerica]

Your friends assumption is wrong, the kit I sell includes a new bushing, wastegate arm, and flapper tab. It fixes the problem. If you need a set urgently, I recommend picking up a set while you can because I'm selling these everyday and I already ordered more but I won't get them for another 30 to 45 days.

[@patryk1008]

+Turbo Lab America You think can do it in standart workshop ? Great if can see the video first if this will work many people will order it from Poland :)

[@turbolabamerica]

The tools needed are a welder, a press, a drill and drill bit.

[@davidgaudreau2773]

So how much if I mail you my OEM turbos for a rebuild and new wastegate flappers? Thanks

[@turbolabamerica]

+CaliforniaDad HondaTech we rebuild both including the flapper fix for 650$ for both, we do the upgrade for 400$ more. I also have a completed set on hand

[@davidgaudreau2773]

And how much if I order the parts for both turbos?

[@turbolabamerica]

Rebuild kits + flap kit is 200$

[@القلبالمخلصالوسيم]

Do you have n63 turbu kits? Thank you bro

[@turbolabamerica]

We have the rebuild kits for the turbo cartridges and wastegate parts

[@القلبالمخلصالوسيم]

@@turbolabamerica Do have for bmw f02 n63? Turbu kits

[@geoffnelson64]

you guys raised the price from 750 to 1750 for a upgrade/rebuild?

[@turbolabamerica]

We do the upgrade with rebuild without wastegate repair for 750, +300 to do the wastegate repair. We can just do a stock rebuild and wastegate repair for 650.

[@sertone777]

seriously, what's the issue that so many people have with frowning on a turbo rebuild. everyone I've asked says DO NOT rebuild! a good theory on this would be greatly appreciated from you . thanks a lot!

[@turbolabamerica]

+sertone777 I'm confused with what you are trying to say, you mean rebuild vs replacement.

[@sertone777]

well yes , rebuild is what im talking about , sorry thought i was clear . But yes , many frown on rebuilding a turbo.

[@BVonBuescher]

I think it just has a part to do with BMW culture. These are status cars. I’ve been part of the community for probably well over 10 years, and just being on the forums, there is a tad bit of arrogance that permeates, especially in the M3 categories lol. I mean I must admit, I hate you bear some of the stereotypes, I still can’t find my turn signal for example. This probably wasn’t the answer you’re looking for, but that’s the best I could do bro , And certainly don’t think that this is a combination of all BMW drivers, as anything it’s just a few rotten apples. I love the scene and I wouldn’t change it for anything.

[@joeb.8625]

Wanting to buy the 1050 option on your website but theres no way of purchasing.

[@turbolabamerica]

+Joe B. I have a set done for the 3 series left hand drive. What car do you have

[@joeb.8625]

I have the 135i the turbos are oriented the same

[@joeb.8625]

send me an invoice I'm ready to buy I'm starting my swap on Monday would like to have them asap.

[@joeb.8625]

I have even checked realoem and its the same part number what year 3 series did those come off of?

[@turbolabamerica]

+Joe B. Text me your email address 276 952 7965

[@kzaboy100]

hey bud is this service you offer ? can someone send you a pair of snails to rebuild ?

[@turbolabamerica]

+Hamza Chouki Yes, we rebuild them for 180 each, we offer the upgrade for 750$. Im getting ready to write a cnc program for the compressor housings. The bad thing about these turbos is that they have a problem with the wastegate flapper arm and bushing clearance wearing out really quickly causing the turbo to not boost. I am working on getting replacement parts for that. Lately i noticed the oil deflector has a poor design from factory on these turbos, so i have been trimming that back. The oil deflector is in the way of oil trying to drain which can be why some turbos on these cars blow oil prematurely, even if the turbo is still good. I have noticed some odd mistakes with factory turbos like this.

[@topmar_motorworks]

This type of turbo must be balanced at 100,000 rpm. Why didn't you do that? Each core needs to be balanced. You don't have a machine?

[@DanielMouyal]

I got my turbos done with these guys! Check out my page for my review!!

[@zturbo]

Without VSR balancing of the rotating assembly completed as CHRA you are just producing a pile of junk. Sorry to say but your statement that balancing is not necessary as the components are already balanced just shows you have no clue or finding excuses for not having a VSR. Not recommended to buy this. Not at all.

[@turbolabamerica]

I can cartridge balance the turbo with my balancer too. If your theory was true then the turbos that I'm building would be failing and coming back under warranty but I haven't got any back yet, it's been years, and I build these all the time. I have 5 sets that I'm building right now for customers.