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Old 09-06-02, 10:24 PM
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Turbos Gone Bad Uncensored

Here is what I pulled out of my car two days ago. Got to love these Cracker Jack turbos. Maybe these are the reason I have a 16 second time slip.
128K miles on these piles.


Old 09-06-02, 10:31 PM
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wow that looks nice ... now you don't have a spooled up 7

oh... are you rebuilding or going for a new turbo(s)? sorry about your loss. but it looks like they got there fair share of boosting .
Old 09-06-02, 10:37 PM
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I am doing a turbo shuffle, looking all over Socal for them. I have my eye on about four set so far.
Old 09-07-02, 08:55 AM
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You have no idea how many people wished their turbos lasted until 128k........
Old 09-07-02, 09:26 AM
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hey, your car is on fire!

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mine just died 65k on em.. forcing me to go single sooner than I was planning to
Old 09-07-02, 09:34 AM
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hmmm...hope I can last through 60k. I got 57,777 now.
Old 09-07-02, 09:34 AM
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Holy crap those are bad... But Flybye is right... Alot of people wish they had that many miles on their turbos...
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mine has 123K miles on them and they are feeling good for the moment.
Old 09-07-02, 10:52 AM
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What's strang is that they would build boost fine, with a little screaming, but still fine. The only problems I had were low primary in 1st gear (slow spool up) and a 5psi transition no matter what gear I was in, but over all, I could still boost to 10-13 psi if i let it.
My time slip is what prompted me to pull them off. I knew I had an exhaust leak, and I wanted to see if it could be the problem. The turbos are my problem.
My best 60 footer was like 2.484
and second gear felt like I had an NA, but once I hit 3rd (providing I didn't miss it) the car took off like a rocket and would pull 97MPH. So, I know that the motor is strong (92K) and after I install my new/used turbos that I found, I may be able to pull the 13-14s I want.

I'm not sure I 'm going to keep this car much longer. Three years and $$$$ out my ***, I think I want either the WRX or the RX-8. not sure.. we'll see.

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Got to love these Cracker Jack turbos

I'm not sure I 'm going to keep this car much longer. Three years and $$$$ out my ***


LOL

this guy cracks me up

maybe a turbo car isn't for you? how about a C5 or a used Viper or something

buddy of mine just picked up a 2001 Viper GTS in bright yellow.....all of sudden my FD looks pretty lame, ha
Old 09-07-02, 09:28 PM
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whats the matter with you?? screw mopar!

haha

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yeah go single!!! i am as soon as i can pay for it.
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