FS: Blouch 18G 7cm^2 hotside turbo - 2 years use, zero shaft play

Back Road Runner · Jul 10, 2014

I'm selling my Blouch 18G 7cm^2 hotside turbo. I ran this two years on my FXT, and it's been flawless. The turbo has zero shaft play in any direction and rotates precise. Frankly I expected more play with use, but it actually has less movement than the brand new STX67 that went into my car. The STX67 is also the reason the 18G's up for sale. For those curious I stayed with the STX67 for to improved top end extension and low inertia billet compressor, but the 18G is more of a stump puller in comparison with stronger low rpm boost build up during low rpm lugging...trade-offs.

The Good:

7cm^2 hotside for fast spool and transient

No shaft play

Comes with free hotside thermal blanket (came with STX67 purchase, not using it, so it's yours for free)

The Bad:

It looks 2 years old (haha)

It's missing one stud for the downpipe (didn't exist when I bought the car from the previous owner)

The downpipe gasket has a small dent along the inner radius (not shown)

Pricing:

Pricing starts at $750 OBO + SH. There are no "dibs" or holds till pay day. I will place order of interest on a first come, first serve basis based on PM and thread reply times, but whoever pays $750 + SH first gets it instantly. I am open to offers as demand dictates. I will eventually pick the best offer given, but again and just like eBay $750 is the figurative buy it now price.

Yes, I expect lowballs. We all do it. I'll entertain, but you won't get the turbo for $100. :lol:

Shipping:

Pick up is probably cheapest, even with gas use, but I do have it boxed up and ready to go anywhere in MN or elsewhere.

I intend to ship USPS by default, but if you have a preference, I can go with that. I've had lower pricing and faster shipping with USPS typically. I will also insure for the total price by default as well. I have zero problem shipping anywhere in the world. Note that some countries have additional fees, taxes, and possibly wait time through customs that you are likely aware and must accept.

If you want an estimate, guess $35 to $45 and add $20 or more for anything outside of the US (not including any extra import fees). It will likely be a little less than this, but this is a good, conservative guess.

Below are pics:

Close up of compressor inlet

Front side of turbo

Close up of hot side

Hotside 7cm^2 labeling. Note, the turbo is missing one stud. I don't know why. It wasn't on it when I bought the car.

All the parts included: Blouch 18G 7cm^2 turbo, exhaust gaskets used, oiling bolt plus washers, and thermal blanket that came with my STX67 turbo (I don't want it).

The parts bagged up and ready to be boxed

Packaging of the turbo, I am simply reusing the box and foam inserts from my STX67. It should arrive nice and safe.

The 18G all boxed up. I wrote fragile all around it. Maybe that'll help.