just wonderin'...how many of you guys have had absolutly no engine problems b/c of the turbo. i'm tryin' to figure out whether or not to get one. i can't afford any big problems though.
#10594, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 0
I didnt have any big problems before I put the turbo on. I hope to keep it that way. I am going to be putting in a new one soon. Hopefully before the one in my car now starts acting up.
#10595, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 1
if you have many miles on u'r engine, check your head gasket, our engines have a problem with that. My engine w/80k miles blew when i turbocharged it.. head gasket went.. bummer.
97' Eclipse RS (kinda) HRC stage III turbo kit (12-18 psi) HKS 2 1/2" cat back exhaust 16" wheels w/yokohomo tires (215/45) 420A engine w/ billet crower rods, and 8.5:1 JE pistons powerstop brakes w/axis pads Ebachi Pro lowering kit (1.8")
#10598, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 4
hmm been turbocharged for 5 months haven't had any problems execpt for stuff because me... like exploding oil pressure sensors, etc...
Problem is that the engine bay gets really hot not to mention the engine, but the intercooler and oil cooler help that out a lot! You might want an exhuast too, so you don't restrict the horsies.
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#10600, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 6
You shouldn't really be under boost on long trips if you're driving normally. Therefore, the car acts just as it had when it was naturally aspirated. (same heat, same stress) I've been on numerous 3+ hour road trips.
#10604, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 10
Been turbo for 4k miles, not a single problem (knock on wood). Valve cover leaks a little oil out of the breather but can be solved and is not really a problem. That happens to factory turbo cars so no biggie. As far as trips, the next day after the turbo was put in, I went to the beach which is a 3 hour drive. Everything was fine but I did push it to 145mph once and it was all gravy.
Star Stage 1 E-trim and stock exhaust 14.91 @ 93.94 with 3psi of boost 60ft-2.21 330ft-6.27 1/8-9.62 Best 60ft ever- 2.21
#10605, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 11
No problems yet with the turbo and Super20G you should be KILLING corvettes at 25psi. 18psi should be more than enough for a new vette except for off the line traction. The only ones you shouldn't be able to beat are the Z06 (well at 25psi you should from a roll). A new Vette runs 13.3 or so and thats with RWD and big ass rear tires. From a roll you should be KILLING (repeat) them and walking them down from a standing start.
#10606, "RE: for all turbo owners" In response to Reply # 12
Must of missed this thread..
I've been turbo for 7 months and 6500 miles with no mechanical problems. Only problems I have is I keep getting a CE light but I think its due to a bad o2 sensor.
99 GS HRC Stage 2 @ 7psi 14.8 @ 94.7mph
I need to get rid of the cat and stock dp now }> oh yeah...and learn how to fricken drive. 2.5 short times suck.
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