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Old 09-30-05, 10:18 PM
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Puff of smoke

I do one hard run going to redline sometimes, and when i slow down and get into lower speeds and rpms, a big puff of smoke comes out of the tail pipe. It doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes.

Dp, mp, cb, manual boost controller are the mods.
Old 09-30-05, 11:35 PM
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Turbo mileage? It's most likely the oil seals in the turbos.
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Yep, Turbo's
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errrr, what color is the smoke?
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How big of a puff, you mean like you cant see the car behind you?
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Pull off one of your intercooler pipes, if theres oil in the pipes it will be the turbo--
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Hey i have the same problem:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/wierd-smoking-issues-466745/

I'm looking for new turbos.

R.K.
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crap....i just put this set on my car not too long ago. It was a used set from someone here on the forums. I don't remember the specific mileage.....but i kinda had a hunch it was blown seals in the turbo's. It's confirmed then since you guys believe that would be it. *sighs*
how much to send out for a rebuild? :P
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its 800$ for a rebuild. i dont recommend having it done though.

call BNR see what they think? most hitachi cores are not rebuildable. i had my original set of turbos rebuilt by majestic turbos 3 times in less than 6 months. they still smoked more than to my liking so had to get rid of them. you have to think whats more important, the time taking off 3 sets of turbos, or the 2k$ you could have spent the first time for new ones.
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