 How many miles is it to late to turbo? |
 Feb 10, 2007 - 3:09 PM
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I'm at 187K I think I am way to late, but is there a chance at all of seeing boost?
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Feb 10, 2007 - 7:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Best to get another engine. That's not bad for NA, but it is for a turbo application. Metal changes over time with heat, friction, etc. It's not the same metal it was when it ws "young". It's gotten weaker and more brittle inside.Think of making an 80 year old run a marathon.
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bccentaur3 How many miles is it to late to turbo? Feb 10, 2007 - 3:09 PM
Culpable04 QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Feb 10, 2007 - 3... Feb 10, 2007 - 3:39 PM bccentaur3 Already I'll try to get the compression check ... Feb 10, 2007 - 3:54 PM lagos your close 200k on the motor. thats a lot of wear ... Feb 10, 2007 - 4:18 PM
bccentaur3 LOL, so true. Thanks guys for the input. I guess I... Feb 10, 2007 - 8:42 PM |
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