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CR Turbos anybody used them?

boxxer1973

Guest
Hi there possibly looking for a ko3s hybrid from CR anybody used them good or bad reviews welcome
 

Damoegan

Sir Bob,a geordy legend..
Oct 15, 2007
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3
Newcastle
Good few people on here have used them and all have said very good things about them.

2 of the site sponsors also have a working relationship with them to supply them they hybrid turbos.
 

andypandypoos

Rodeo Monkey
Feb 14, 2009
319
0
Cowley, Oxford
:yes:

Never heard a bad word said about Badger5 ;)

without wanting to go into specfic details, I have...;) I also know of serious and potentially serious ****-ups by other well known/respected tuners who other people have nothing but praise for. it's all about being mindful of the fact that nobody is perfect :)
 
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RobDon

Pro Detailer
They have a very good reputation, especially amongst the Ford guys, they build turbos for the likes of Harvey Gibbs and Andrew Gallacher. Anyone is capable of mistakes, it's how they deal with them that matters and CR Turbos are second to none. My turbo has been awesome since they rebuilt it, hasn't missed a beat!
 

ibizacupra

Jack-RIP my little Friend
Jul 25, 2001
31,333
19
glos.uk
is anyone? is there a tuning company out there that someone doesn't have a horror story about?

nothing and no one is perfect no.
I had an issue on a built turbo, cost me a shed load of time and inconvenience to fit/remove/fit/remove/fit.... all at my cost & inconvenience to customer. the turbo leaked oil externaly from new. build problem 100% imho

it was sent back to CR, they were accomodating, rebuilt it, and on final fitment it was ok leak wise. I was out of pocket for time/oil/water considerably which I did not appreciate.

the turn round was good, and they did'nt quibble.
Mark is a nice guy to talk to there. you dont feel you will be stuffed with some BS like its fitment error or such, like a lot of other remanufacturers will tell you.

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