[Supras] DBB turbo

[Dave Henry]

Typically the dbb are water cooled, so first thing to look for is the water 
jacket.  Otherwise I've never really tried to look in a see if the bearings 
are visible.

Dave Henry
www.boostwerx.com
701-730-6313

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Peacock" <rdp at ix.netcom.com>
To: <supras at supras.com>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 9:45 AM
Subject: [Supras] DBB turbo


> If someone buys a turbo that is said to be "DBB", how far down do you
> have to take the turbo to verify it is DBB verses floating?   Could you
> take off the housing and see the edge of a bearing cartridge?  Or would
> this require removing the compressor wheel and sliding the shaft
> out/back?  Can you remove the compressor wheel and reinstall without
> upsetting the balance?
>
>
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