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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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my new turbo's shaft not spinning when idle, everything works fine while driving, neeed help!!! anyone??
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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what kinda turbo is it? new? some turbos dont like to spin at idle
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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Yeah my friend has a b16a with a t3/t4 sc63 and it doesnt spool at idle at all..Its normal when putting a large turbo on a small discplacement motors (excluding rotary motors of course)
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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nice to know cause i was worried sick. other than that it runs smooth and boost properly
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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brand new turbonetics t3/t4, my first one blew oil seals due to high compressor serge, got a new one and it works great other than the boost response is not as good. origonally full boost at 4k rpm, this one full boost at 5krpm, same exact size, what could be the problem.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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u sure its the same specs as your old one?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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How big is your Downpipe??
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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the turbo had a year warranty so i sent back and got new one, same specs, downpipe.
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