I think it can handle it, I ran it hard and raced it hard all summer. I just took the turbo off a few days ago and it was just like new NO shaft play at all. I haven't upgraded yet I just keep the turbonetics around in case I need it. I have seen a few ebay turbo kits on D's/B's and this is the best quality kit I have seen. Worse case scenario you get it rebuilt by blastt performance in Quebec to Garrett specs for $250, still cheaper than buying another turbo.