Use this turbo or no?
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wrenchin'
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Use this turbo or no?
i bought an 18g greddy kit from my neighbor. the car hasnt been driven in four months, but was driven almost daily for 3 years with this kit. its never had a problem burning oil or making boost. the shaft play is minimal. its always had the greddy intake on it, its never been run open turbo. should i try using this turbo? the marks on the fins really arent bad. should i try smoothing them out a little? anyways, sorry for the cell phone pic, but you get the idea. i'll get better pics tomorrow.
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Re: Use this turbo or no? (I Have an STD)
ive seen people use turbos with far worse fin damage than that without problems. the only thing i would worry about is how long the turbo would last because it probably isnt perfectly balanced anymore. you probably wouldnt make as much power as you could either.
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Re: Use this turbo or no? (jonvo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jonvo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive seen people use turbos with far worse fin damage than that without problems. the only thing i would worry about is how long the turbo would last because it probably isnt perfectly balanced anymore. you probably wouldnt make as much power as you could either.</TD></TR></TABLE>
well, i have no idea how long its been that way, probably quite awhile. the damage seems pretty even across the fins, and there isnt much shaft play. im really only looking to make about 250-265ish whp. i think i might run it and see what happens.
well, i have no idea how long its been that way, probably quite awhile. the damage seems pretty even across the fins, and there isnt much shaft play. im really only looking to make about 250-265ish whp. i think i might run it and see what happens.
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Re: (MidShipCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MidShipCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Haha weight balance huh?
I Have an STD before my advice : Is the compressor wheel making contact with the housing?</TD></TR></TABLE>
no, not at all. if it was i wouldnt have even made this post. the ONLY thing i can see wrong with it is the cosmetic damage to the fins.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dr. D-Series »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Brett just do it.
I finally snapped an axle. Haha.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, i think im going to.
you finally did? have you ran your 12.9 pass yet?
I Have an STD before my advice : Is the compressor wheel making contact with the housing?</TD></TR></TABLE>
no, not at all. if it was i wouldnt have even made this post. the ONLY thing i can see wrong with it is the cosmetic damage to the fins.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dr. D-Series »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Brett just do it.
I finally snapped an axle. Haha.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, i think im going to.
you finally did? have you ran your 12.9 pass yet?
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a bigger turbo, your never going to be able to keep up with the crx 
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oohhh daaaaym!! .
brett my old 57 trim had similar damage on the compressor fins, it made power just fine
</TD></TR></TABLE>oohhh daaaaym!!
.brett my old 57 trim had similar damage on the compressor fins, it made power just fine
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a bigger turbo, your never going to be able to keep up with the crx </TD></TR></TABLE>
I like that, or maybe I just like CRX's
My advice: go big or go home
</TD></TR></TABLE>I like that, or maybe I just like CRX's
My advice: go big or go home
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Re: (I Have an STD)
Honestly: Run it... the worst that can happen is it would either bind up, or leak oil.
I am on my 2nd junkyard turbo: just because I did not care about the signs when buying them; they were a temporary stop-gap[ so I can work out the bugs and things associated with the turbo setup before I am horsing on it.
I am on my 2nd junkyard turbo: just because I did not care about the signs when buying them; they were a temporary stop-gap[ so I can work out the bugs and things associated with the turbo setup before I am horsing on it.
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That turbo will be fine. Mine looks the same and i made 370whp on my b18c at 22 psi. Worst comes to worst, turbochargers.com can rebuild it to a 20g for $200. Just changing the internals. Pretty neat.
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Re: (maxxd97)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maxxd97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Boosting the Sedan already????</TD></TR></TABLE>
i just cant stay away!
where the hell u been max? i dont hear from ya, see ya, anything.
i just cant stay away!
where the hell u been max? i dont hear from ya, see ya, anything.
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