Toasted my Turbo

[Texas Roadster]

well, not toasted, it seems as if the turbo has some shaft play in it, I tore the critter down for inspection due to the oil consumption I mentioned last night and blammo, I find shaft play. So's I went around the local supply guys and called central motive power, North American garrett distributors. I feel pretty certain I didnt get the right turbo, or basically it didnt have the carbon thrust washer needed for gasoline use as was told . I called, they confirmed, lesson learned, do things yourself. I am working with Patrick at CMP and am either going to get this one redone with the correct seal if possible since I am way happy with its performance and would rather re-use, and I'm set up with garrett flanges etc.

Or am going to go with what Sam has used for years, a warner-ishi rhb-52. The WI stuff is a bit harder to get stuff for, and a bit pricier, and a slightly larger turbo (spool time added), but it is known to work flawlessly with the draw through design. I'll have more info on Monday I'm sure , right now, I'm not gonna run this turbo like it is.

Sam, on the 883, how is the response? boost at what rpm?

[Dakin Engineering]

Response is good on a 883, better on a 1200, OMG on 88". It makes boost as soon as you get the throttle slide out of the way. I don't have a tach or pressure guage on the 883, but I can sure feel my arms getting longer....

Sorry to hear of your problem,
Sam

[rottenralph]

Lets see a pic and some info on cost. A turbo is a nice option for the right price.

[Texas Roadster]

Originally Posted by Dakin Engineering

Response is good on a 883, better on a 1200, OMG on 88". It makes boost as soon as you get the throttle slide out of the way. I don't have a tach or pressure guage on the 883, but I can sure feel my arms getting longer....

Sorry to hear of your problem,
Sam

HAHAHAHA, knuckles draggin the ground after a sunday ride
Mine will be back on the road soon enough, not to worry

[Texas Roadster]

Originally Posted by rottenralph

Lets see a pic and some info on cost. A turbo is a nice option for the right price.

Ballpark kit cost of 2,500. It really depends on the next couple of days and what turbo we end up with and the cost of said turbo's at a group buy price.
I am working with a company to supply either of the two that ends up the choice turbo at a group buy rate.
Not only get the performance of a turbo , but crap, how many do you see at the local bike meets with a turbo hangin off the side. Its kinda like walking around muscle beach and your the one flexin'

[Turbota]

Texas Roadster ... Have you considered Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) for a Garrett?

http://www.precisionturbo.net/

[Texas Roadster]

actually, the first place I called was Central Motive Power, garrett and warner distributers.
I will cetainly make a call and bend the ear of their tech also to see what they think on Monday and then make a decision and place an order from somebody for something on Monday to get it here before the weekend.
thanks indeed.

[hondo]

I think we're going to need to re-define the stages of Sporty modifications since a turbo can be used with any of the stages. I think my stage 1 1/2 will now become a stage 1 1/2*.

[Turbota]

Properly lubricated, a new Turbo should certainly last longer than the one you used. I sure hope it had something to do with that carbon seal.

I personally know of many people with 80,000 mile tubos pumping over 18 lbs boost at the track every other weekend.

[STEVOMERCKX]

Originally Posted by Turbota

Properly lubricated, a new Turbo should certainly last longer than the one you used. I sure hope it had something to do with that carbon seal.

I personally know of many people with 80,000 mile tubos pumping over 18 lbs boost at the track every other weekend.

i had 123,000 miles when my turbo took a crap on my talon. it ran anywhere from 15-18psi. my evo ran 22psi woot woot, and my friends eclipse ran over 30psi