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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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how do I know if my turbos are bad?

I don't blow smoke yet and I dont leak any oil from them (that I know of). According to my boost gauge My boost is consistent to whatever I set it too. Since I upgraded my injectors and got a Midpipe My car has been WAY sluggish. I mean it feels like I wants to move, but is having a hard time.

I'm getting it dyno tuned on Wed, so I'm hoping its that its running too rich, but It has the feeling like it was restricted. I'm not sure if the problem is my turbos or the tuning.

I would not suspect the turbos because like I said the boost is consistent and steady. BUT.....they do have 151K original miles.

If anyone can decipher this question and answer I appreciate it.

David
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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damn, 151k original miles on your turbos?!? that must be some record.
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:51 PM
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I think so
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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no opinions?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 01:14 PM
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Sounds like you're running too rich causing the stumbling.

Does not sound like a turbo problem at all and usually they will smoke badly when they go south.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 04:29 PM
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Usually when your turbos are about done, they'll take longer than normal to spool up. Take a look at your boost pattern compared to your rpms and see if its normal.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 08:14 AM
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You may want to get your PFC dyno tuned
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 09:31 AM
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Originally posted by blackscorpio
You may want to get your PFC dyno tuned
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"I'm getting it dyno tuned on Wed, so I'm hoping its that its running too rich, but It has the feeling like it was restricted. I'm not sure if the problem is my turbos or the tuning. "
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