# Rebuilding Holset Turbos

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [March 2, 2009, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rebuilding-holset-turbos/242501 "2009-03-02T08:06:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![1320-20V](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1320-20v/32/6474_2.png) [@1320-20V](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1320-20V)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rebuilding-holset-turbos/242501/21 "2009-03-04T21:45:20Z")

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> [@crx motor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crx-motor/14976/8):
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> Holsets are fantastic turbochargers.

I once converted a HC5A into in electric blower. It was pretty sweet.

Major volute action!! I set the boost pressure by welding on a 3" ball valve to the volute outlet.

Serious business!

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