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turbo glows red under normal driving? not bight just enough to see in the dark

Old Jul 7, 2007 | 02:29 AM
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turbo glows red under normal driving? not bight just enough to see in the dark

i got done driving 11 miles and pull in at home and poppedthe hood and the turbo was faintly glowing red im mean youd never see it in the daytime. i never boosted once or even revd over 4k (break in period). ihave a cruising issue with a/f ratio going leanish but i can avoid it by gassing or letting off alittle. is this normalfor a turbo to glow during normal driving situations?
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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the turbo on my 10AE will glow after a drive, even if i'm not really getting on it.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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If it bugs you a lot - check your timing. Too much retard will do the same thing.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Question 15. Sounds kinda normal to me.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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thats what i thought and i also dont have a heat shield between the motor and turbo.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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the stock xhaust hot side is really small and will heat up a lot. it could also be your timming. thats why you gotta let it cool down when you get home.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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timing is stock. and its a stage 1 bnr s5
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