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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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FL Help...WTF is this all about???

Basically under boost and when I'm not boosting as soon as I come to a stop my car starts spewing out smoke!!! Check out the vid... Anyone have a suggestion???


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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Well Im not 100% sure but I believe that white smoke means blown coolant seal. I hope I wrong and its not though.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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my car smokes like that and i believe its the turbos.l
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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its the turbo(s) blown seals
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Smell of anti-freeze or oil? report back

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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its definitely the turbos,if it where a coolant seal failure he would have noticed
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Yeah its blue smoke guys, and im getting oil in the intercooler piping as well... And I noticed that in addition to boost the car is over heating. I'm assuming there is a direct connection between the 2.

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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if your car is over heating then its a coolant seal
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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if your car is over heating then its a coolant seal
way to make it black and white, just cuz it's overheating, doesn't mean it's a coolant seal, tho it is possible
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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if your car is over heating then its a coolant seal
The car only overheats when im pulling hard and after I shut it down for the night and the smoke clears I notice oil leaking under the car...ergo small puddles here and there. Let me give you guys the run-down and you can give me your opinion.

1. i think my WP gasket has gone out as when I start thec ar up everyday my buzzer comes on and I have to put coolant in. I go to work and the car is fine for the day but come next morning need to put coolant in due to buzzer.

2. Above problem with smoke and oil in the upper intercooler pipe. (Have yet to check the lower pipe)

3. Um yeah help???

First FD and I bought it moded to Non-Seq so i'm like wtf mate???
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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The car only overheats when im pulling hard and after I shut it down for the night and the smoke clears I notice oil leaking under the car...ergo small puddles here and there. Let me give you guys the run-down and you can give me your opinion.

1. i think my WP gasket has gone out as when I start thec ar up everyday my buzzer comes on and I have to put coolant in. I go to work and the car is fine for the day but come next morning need to put coolant in due to buzzer.

2. Above problem with smoke and oil in the upper intercooler pipe. (Have yet to check the lower pipe)

3. Um yeah help???

First FD and I bought it moded to Non-Seq so i'm like wtf mate???

i hate to say this but your post scares me alot. i hope for your case its a WP gasket but unless u can actually see it leaking it sounds like coolant seals. not 100% sure just sounds like it. let it sit overnight and pull the plugs and see if there is coolant on em.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Na no coolant on the plugs. There is a visual leak on the front of the car where the WP pulley is though... Kinda sux because its running down the front of the car and onto the oil pan therefore making a mess in the morning. I'll keep you guys posted. Most likely gonna pull the WP off the car and re-gasket it this weekend. Oh Joy...
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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if your not boosting and there is oil in your ic piping i would definitly say turbos are toast. im gettin mine rebuilt right now!
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Na no coolant on the plugs. There is a visual leak on the front of the car where the WP pulley is though... Kinda sux because its running down the front of the car and onto the oil pan therefore making a mess in the morning. I'll keep you guys posted. Most likely gonna pull the WP off the car and re-gasket it this weekend. Oh Joy...
Are you sure the coolant leak is not the WP seal? That requires a new WP, of course.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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if it is just a water pump seal requiring a new WP, be thankful, it's A LOT cheaper than the full rebuild. But it does sound like your turbos are shot.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Well since I had nothing to do today this is what I did with my time... Question is do i jsut go single turbo or put another set of twins on... Suggestions??? Oh and since I'm at this stage is there any other maintenance you guys would suggest?

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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your turbos are done . time for you to go single turbo
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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BNR's, bigger injectors, ignition coil, FMIC or V-mount, PFC, boost controller... i know there's something else i'm forgetting.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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time for you to go single turbo
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Single Turbo sounds good to me... lol

I wanna make a minimum of 400whp... Any suggested setups you guys recommend?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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it all depends on what you want to do.. track/drag or street. is the 7 your only car? if yes i recommend you getting another daily driver.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Get a good used set of twins and get back on the road. Your posts don't sound like you have a lot of experience with the car, and "slapping on a single turbo" is a good way to build an engine grenade. IMHO, a single turbo should be VERY carefully considered and planned, as there is a lot of supporting mods that need to be done to go with the turbo.

Get some good twins on there and get your car running RIGHT. It should run clean, no overheating or anything weird, no leaks, etc.

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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I hate that view. Changed out my turbos twice and it sucks seeing them off.

I know this is only my opinion.

As for your single or twin question: It really depends on what you want. single is great for high horse power and simplicity under the hood while making you a contestent in the 1/4 mile. However; twins will give you a better daily driver and road course car.

Check your oil pump. It will be easier to replace it now if its going bad then after you have the turbos on.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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A set of twin BNRs can get you 400 whp. Plus you will have better low end power than with a single
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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i agree with dale. i'll sell you my set they got 58k miles and running strong!
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