How much extra work is it to maintain a turbo daily driver?
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How much extra work is it to maintain a turbo daily driver?
Hey all. I was planning on turboing my 96 LS with 104k over the summer if I can raise the funds.
I planned on getting a kit for around 2k and spending another 1k for installation and tuning. I'd like to only run 5-7 PSI and make around 200whp (Hopefully enough to make 14's and still keep her streetable with pump gas). What I wanted to know, is what to look for for problems after the turbo is installed and properly tuned.
I know a turbocharger is not a plug and play, but how much play is involved after the plug?
Thanks H-T.
I planned on getting a kit for around 2k and spending another 1k for installation and tuning. I'd like to only run 5-7 PSI and make around 200whp (Hopefully enough to make 14's and still keep her streetable with pump gas). What I wanted to know, is what to look for for problems after the turbo is installed and properly tuned.
I know a turbocharger is not a plug and play, but how much play is involved after the plug?
Thanks H-T.
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Re: (Sinner)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sinner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why daily?
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Would you want to drive your turbo'd car without or low oil?
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Would you want to drive your turbo'd car without or low oil?
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Checking oil daily? Doesn't sound too bad... I check it about every other day as it is heh.
So seeings how I'm only running 5-7 psi and getting it tuned properly I shouldn't run into any extraordinary problems? How bout longevity?
So seeings how I'm only running 5-7 psi and getting it tuned properly I shouldn't run into any extraordinary problems? How bout longevity?
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Re: How much extra work is it to maintain a turbo daily driver? (Pawwalski)
keep an eye on oil levels, coolant levels, and engine temps.
And I recommend keeping in the car:
Hose Clamps
Zip Ties
Screwdriver (for tightening clamps)
spark plug socket & ratchet
2 quarts of oil (YES TWO)
other misc tools you might need.
And I recommend keeping in the car:
Hose Clamps
Zip Ties
Screwdriver (for tightening clamps)
spark plug socket & ratchet
2 quarts of oil (YES TWO)
other misc tools you might need.
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Re: How much extra work is it to maintain a turbo daily driver? (ScrapinSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScrapinSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">keep an eye on oil levels, coolant levels, and engine temps.
And I recommend keeping in the car:
Hose Clamps
Zip Ties
Screwdriver (for tightening clamps)
spark plug socket & ratchet
2 quarts of oil (YES TWO)
other misc tools you might need. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Definately. I keep almost all that in my car anyway along with electrical tape and a small automotive tools case. You never know. My oil was good in my wifes rodeo before I went on a trip. Next thing I know I am in the middle of nowhere with the oil idiot light on. Luckily I got to a gas station and filled her up. Now I keep whatever the capacity is in the repair manuals
And I recommend keeping in the car:
Hose Clamps
Zip Ties
Screwdriver (for tightening clamps)
spark plug socket & ratchet
2 quarts of oil (YES TWO)
other misc tools you might need. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Definately. I keep almost all that in my car anyway along with electrical tape and a small automotive tools case. You never know. My oil was good in my wifes rodeo before I went on a trip. Next thing I know I am in the middle of nowhere with the oil idiot light on. Luckily I got to a gas station and filled her up. Now I keep whatever the capacity is in the repair manuals
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Re: (Pawwalski)
Hmm, I spend about 5 mins before I start driving, checking for leaks, oil, liquids, looking under the car for dripping of some kind, checking all hoses are where they are supposed to be. Honestly 5 mins before yoru drive in the ain't gonna kill you.
I do that everytime I get ready to drive it while it's idling in my garage. I don't keep doing it throughout the day everytime I drive it again, just about once a day.
oil changes when neccessary, sparkplugs on our turbo civic, or turbo honda's foul pretty quickly. I usually buy a set of 20 plugs so I can change them whenever it's neccessary. Usually either everyother oil change if needs be. I check my plugs every month, depending on how much I drive.
I do that everytime I get ready to drive it while it's idling in my garage. I don't keep doing it throughout the day everytime I drive it again, just about once a day.
oil changes when neccessary, sparkplugs on our turbo civic, or turbo honda's foul pretty quickly. I usually buy a set of 20 plugs so I can change them whenever it's neccessary. Usually either everyother oil change if needs be. I check my plugs every month, depending on how much I drive.
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