I was talking to my friend about turbos, and he said that after 2 years w/ an aftermarket turbo the turbo and the engine goes to $hit. I think he's full of $hit, but I want to make sure.
-Is there any truth behind that?
-How long have you guys had your turbos? Have you had any problems w/ them?
#7467, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 0
I've had mine for 1014 miles. I guess I can't really add to this subject yet, she's running great though. Besides, if she goes out after 2 years, screw it. I'll either sell it or get a new motor.
Steve "Phrenzy" - DJPhrenzy@aol.com '99 Eclipse GS (sport) - Barcelona Red/Tan Leather HRC Stage 2 @ 5psi HKS W1 3" cat-back Autometer boost/GReddy EGT Konig Verdict 17x7 - Toyo FZ4 215/45ZR17 custom system, cosmetic mods... On the way: A'pexi S-AFC
#7469, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 2
This ain't no Honduh motor.
I'm at almost 8 months and many thousands of miles and still going strong. The only problem i have it i keep breaking shit trying to fix other things...
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#7470, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 3
My 98 has been turbo for 8K miles, about 2 yrs now, I guess my times about up, huh? Fat Chance! As long as you take good car of your car, you'll be fine, but if your one of those people that is like "well, its been half a year, time to change my oil" then a turbo might not be right for you... Just my 2 cents, Brad
#7471, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 4
>My 98 has been turbo for >8K miles, about 2 yrs >now, I guess my times >about up, huh? Fat >Chance! As long as >you take good car of >your car, you'll be fine, >but if your one of >those people that is like >"well, its been half a >year, time to change my >oil" then a turbo might >not be right for you... >
oop, thanks for reminding me doesn't matter how long you've had it but how many miles and how much you boost and how its installed.
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#7472, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 0
>I was talking to my friend >about turbos, and he said >that after 2 years w/ >an aftermarket turbo the turbo >and the engine goes to >$hit. I think he's >full of $hit, but I >want to make sure. > >-Is there any truth behind that? > > >-How long have you guys had >your turbos? Have you >had any problems w/ them? > > >Thanks
your friend is right....after about 2 years your engine will blow up, killing everyone in a 50 mile radius.
or you can jsut tell your friend he's stupid.
anthony
star II (E) one of the first ones to get it. TONS of miles on mine
#7473, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 0
It will be 1 month tomorrow. I have gone about 1500 miles. Still running strong and whooping up on just about anything out there. Its going to be intercooled next saturday!!!! Can't wait till that starion FMIC gets off my floor and in my bumper.
#7475, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 8
i've had mine for over a year now and the motor hasn't died on me yet? (off subject)--brickardius, what is your daily driver? in two years you only put 8k on your car?
#7476, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 9
My daily driver is a Nissan Maxima now that I sold my Nissan 240sx. I need a FWD car for the winters in Indiana, and its damn sure not gonna be my beloved eclipse
BTW, to get this back on subject, as long as you prepare your engine to accept the added stress that the turbo will cause, you will be fine, just check fluids regularly, and enjoy! Turbo's arent a new invention... -- Brad
#7477, "RE: How Long have you guys had your turbos?" In response to Reply # 0
I've had mine almost 3 years and have 30k on it (installed it at 10k). I have had problems, but this was way before any 2GNT.com or any other site with info was around, so I was tinkering blind. As long as you install it correctly and do some research you'll be fine.
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