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Topic subjectTo many miles for turbo?
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53170, To many miles for turbo?
Posted by DSMTunerS95, Aug-01-03 07:15 PM
Hey, im new to this site , im pretty familure with DSMs and what there capable of, what im wonderin is what is considered " to many miles " for a turbo kit, i know these things dont last forever and i realize that htey can be rebuilt, but around what mile mark should they b rebuilt at ? i have a 55,000 mile engine right now that Widebodied sold to me about a week ago THX BY THE WAY DWAYNE , he actually sent me the motor in a timly fashion and was very convienient about it, i wish i could leave more feedback for him...ive yet to install a turbo im just asking lots of questions before i get into really tuning my car, btw im planning on a stage 2 star kit with 330cc's or a ford 30lb not sure yet and a S-AFC
53182, RE: To many miles for turbo?
Posted by Attrayant, Aug-02-03 04:59 AM
I had 114K when I installed mine, at 117K now, no problems. People have installed the kit with alot more miles then that and are running fine, just make sure the engine is in good shape prior to installation. Do a compression check. After install, keep an eye on the fuel pressure, CEL's, etc. and you should be fine.
53214, RE: To many miles for turbo?
Posted by DarkOne, Aug-02-03 12:13 PM
No syuch thing as "too many miles for turbo". You're probably going to blow it up eventually anyway, so why bother to rebuild it BEFORE the turbo install? It's just a waste of money that could be buying you forged pistons and billet rods.