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Jun 26, 2003 | 05:58 PM

eddierotary

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turbo question

im new in the turbo gig and i was looking at my stock S4 turbo while my car was idling and it barelly moved. it wasnt spinning but i get boost while driving. is that good or not?

Jun 27, 2003 | 07:46 PM

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Jun 27, 2003 | 08:29 PM

Ted DiBiase

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That is normal. You really only get boost when the engine is "under load" (i.e. moving, being driven).

Jun 28, 2003 | 04:40 PM

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No, that's not good. The turbo should spin quite nicely even at idle. With the car shut off, is it easy to spin with your fingers? My S5 turbo spins at idle. Your bearings may be going bad.

Jun 28, 2003 | 09:18 PM

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yeah i can spin it with my fingers but in idle doesnt spin, plus im only getting 6 psi. i notice too that it smokes from the exhaust but it doenst doit all the time