I made a post here about a year ago with an almost identicle question.

Are Turbo2's as reliable as n/a's? If not, why? What are the factors? Also, what are any other disadvantages of a turbo? Thanks guys.

 

N/As pretty much never have to worry about detonation trashing apex seals...


Who's got the next nugget.

 

My t2 is my daily driver..just as long as you take car of it and mod the car properly than you really have nothing to worry about..If you want a car that has enough power to put a hurt on newer cars than this is the car for you..

 

N/A's generally last longer, but I've seen a few TII's top 130k on the original engine. There aren't really any disadvantages having a TII. You just have to be careful when modding, and just regular maintenance.

 

depends completely on how it was treated before. A hard-driven turbo won't last nearly as long as a hard-driven N/A.
Also, it's a lot easier to screw up when modding a turbo.

 

My turbo has lasted 103,000 miles itself...

(it needs rebuild/replacement).

I'm guessing as long as I don't do any damage to the motor myself, it'll last to 150K easy.

 

Mine is at about 160K now.

 

yeah man is at 125k, still hauls ***..my secret passed down from the original owner is to take a 16 oz bottle of MMO 8oz in the engine,after evry oil change 2500miles,8oz in the gas every fillup..

 

What the hell is MMO?

 

Marvel Mystery Oil

 

my turbo II has 188,000.....
it needs a rebuild now, but it still runs and kicks much ***!!!!
all i need is a rebuild and the car will be top notch.....well....i also need to upgrade the turbo, but soon enough!!