I have never dealt with turbocalc but i havent ever heard good things either. I would check out cheapturbos.com for your next one, assuming you have the cash to buy another turbo.
As for shaft play, a small amount of side to side or up and down play is OK (about a credit card width or less) but just about any in and out play is bad. Good luck and please update us with your situation.
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