Turbo break in period
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The Devils Own Chariot
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Re: Turbo break in period
When I had my eclipse gsx I think the break in for the new 16G I put in was around 1000 miles.....
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When I had my eclipse gsx I think the break in for the new 16G I put in was around 1000 miles.....
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TYPHOOL7
Post Hawk
Re: Turbo break in period
no, actually I have a decnt drive to downtime ratio prolly 71/29 lol
I would say there isnt one for a turbo necessarily, I would believe they run them and test them? BUT, like anything I always take it easy for 2-300 miles at least before I go buck wild, even then its premature. my2CodyTY23 said:
hrrm never heard that, wonder why my shits always bustedRookie said:When I had my eclipse gsx I think the break in for the new 16G I put in was around 1000 miles.....
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no, actually I have a decnt drive to downtime ratio prolly 71/29 lol 
WyoSyclone
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Re: Turbo break in period
Just found this on a turbo-supplier site....
BREAK-IN
It is absolutely VITAL that certain steps be followed when installing a new or rebuilt turbocharger on a vehicle. Failure to follow the correct procedures will not only VOID your warranty, but will also cause premature failure, or destruction of your turbocharger. (For pictures of improperly broken in turbos, mostly oil starvation issues, please scroll down.)
All these steps should be considered necessary:
1. Thoroughly clean out any oil supply lines to the turbocharger and oil coolers.
2. Change the engine oil and use a high-quality non-synthetic engine oil for turbocharger break-in.
3. Install the turbocharger and attach all bolts, lines, oil supply, etc. but DO NOT START THE CAR!!! AND DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY TYPE OF SILICONE SEALANT ON THE OIL SUPPLY LINE!!!
4. Prime the oil system by cranking the engine over (WITHOUT STARTING IT) for 10-15 seconds, and repeat this step 3-5 times minimum. There are many ways to make sure that your car will not start, you can unplug the coil wire on vehicles with distributor-style ignition, or on vehicles with direct fire ignition, you can disconnect the coil packs, or the ignition relay. It is VERY important that your car DOES NOT START while pre-oiling the turbo.
5. After you have completed the above step you can start the car and allow it to idle ONLY.
6. Allow the vehicle to idle for 10-15 minutes without applying any throttle. Even at idle, the turbo can be spinning at as much as 28,000 RPM's on certain models. Use this time to check for any loose fittings, hoses, exhaust leaks, etc.
7. After idling the car as prescribed above, you may then begin to drive the car. Make every attempt to limit boost for the first 100-200 miles.
Proper break-in of a turbo, as well as proper scheduled oil changes and maintenance will ensure that your turbo lasts as long as possible.
Hope this helps!
....Rob
Just found this on a turbo-supplier site....
BREAK-IN
It is absolutely VITAL that certain steps be followed when installing a new or rebuilt turbocharger on a vehicle. Failure to follow the correct procedures will not only VOID your warranty, but will also cause premature failure, or destruction of your turbocharger. (For pictures of improperly broken in turbos, mostly oil starvation issues, please scroll down.)
All these steps should be considered necessary:
1. Thoroughly clean out any oil supply lines to the turbocharger and oil coolers.
2. Change the engine oil and use a high-quality non-synthetic engine oil for turbocharger break-in.
3. Install the turbocharger and attach all bolts, lines, oil supply, etc. but DO NOT START THE CAR!!! AND DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY TYPE OF SILICONE SEALANT ON THE OIL SUPPLY LINE!!!
4. Prime the oil system by cranking the engine over (WITHOUT STARTING IT) for 10-15 seconds, and repeat this step 3-5 times minimum. There are many ways to make sure that your car will not start, you can unplug the coil wire on vehicles with distributor-style ignition, or on vehicles with direct fire ignition, you can disconnect the coil packs, or the ignition relay. It is VERY important that your car DOES NOT START while pre-oiling the turbo.
5. After you have completed the above step you can start the car and allow it to idle ONLY.
6. Allow the vehicle to idle for 10-15 minutes without applying any throttle. Even at idle, the turbo can be spinning at as much as 28,000 RPM's on certain models. Use this time to check for any loose fittings, hoses, exhaust leaks, etc.
7. After idling the car as prescribed above, you may then begin to drive the car. Make every attempt to limit boost for the first 100-200 miles.
Proper break-in of a turbo, as well as proper scheduled oil changes and maintenance will ensure that your turbo lasts as long as possible.
Hope this helps!
....Rob
viperman5
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Re: Turbo break in period
Someone with more knowledge can chime in but I did step number 4 prior to starting my truck with a new 20g. I pulled the ignition plug wire to the cap and rotor. I flooded the truck after doing it 4 to 5 times which I had to give a day or two before it would start. Once I got it started, two minutes into my drive the ignition coil was shot and had to get towed.
Someone with more knowledge can chime in but I did step number 4 prior to starting my truck with a new 20g. I pulled the ignition plug wire to the cap and rotor. I flooded the truck after doing it 4 to 5 times which I had to give a day or two before it would start. Once I got it started, two minutes into my drive the ignition coil was shot and had to get towed.
Re: Turbo break in period
if i was to use step 4 i would take out all 6 plugs to keep from overloading the cylinders with fuel. proceed with step 4,reinstall plugs and then start engine... idle to completely warm engine then drive it like you stole it.
viperman5 said:
if i was to use step 4 i would take out all 6 plugs to keep from overloading the cylinders with fuel. proceed with step 4,reinstall plugs and then start engine... idle to completely warm engine then drive it like you stole it.
phoonerorlater
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Re: Turbo break in period
break in periods are only for turbo's that can't hack it. You should to multiple 15psi launches as soon as it's installed.
break in periods are only for turbo's that can't hack it. You should to multiple 15psi launches as soon as it's installed.
JustBeachin
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Re: Turbo break in period
Drive it like you stole it!
phoonerorlater said:
Drive it like you stole it!
phoonerorlater
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Re: Turbo break in period
Was that right around when Shane and I were out there and took pics of your ty? That thing was sweet. I jsut wish I got to go for a ride in it.
Was that right around when Shane and I were out there and took pics of your ty? That thing was sweet. I jsut wish I got to go for a ride in it.
12secondSY
Syty Killer :(
Re: Turbo break in period
Unplug the fuel pump instead of the ignition. Its super easy to get to on a ty. Not sure about on a sy.viperman5 said:
ghettosled
SYTY SUPERSTORE
Re: Turbo break in period
anyone telling you there is a break in period on a turbo is full of it. although it is recommended to pull your feed line and ensure oil is flowing freely, the time it *should* take to enter into the turbo is only several cranking revolutions.
so unless you are WOT building boost while cranking the motor over for the first time you should be fine. When i put a turbo on it spends less then 5 minutes before i'm setting the boost control
anyone telling you there is a break in period on a turbo is full of it. although it is recommended to pull your feed line and ensure oil is flowing freely, the time it *should* take to enter into the turbo is only several cranking revolutions.
so unless you are WOT building boost while cranking the motor over for the first time you should be fine. When i put a turbo on it spends less then 5 minutes before i'm setting the boost control
UR50SLO
V6+2=LSXCamaro
Re: Turbo break in period
I'll agree with Ghetto..... I normaly have fresh oil in the system and let it idle for a normal warm up period but that's about it.
If there's a problem with it being not ballanced or put together right by the manufacture it will become very noticable quickly.
I just installed that 61dbb and did the above procedure. I still can't beleive how long that turbo takes to stop spinning after the truck is shut off at idle... I swear it's over 30seconds! Crazy.
~Scott
I'll agree with Ghetto..... I normaly have fresh oil in the system and let it idle for a normal warm up period but that's about it.
If there's a problem with it being not ballanced or put together right by the manufacture it will become very noticable quickly.
I just installed that 61dbb and did the above procedure. I still can't beleive how long that turbo takes to stop spinning after the truck is shut off at idle... I swear it's over 30seconds! Crazy.
~Scott
WyoSyclone
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Re: Turbo break in period
I just pasted the 'turbo break-in' copy for bench-racing chatter - I think it sounds valid but I would probably only use that procedure after a full engine rebuild where full engine oiling is of primary concern at startup.
When I rebuilt turbos for Caterpillar, we just made sure we filled the cartridge with oil before we fired em up on the dyno.... If you want some big time fun, be around when the shaft nut on the compressor comes loose on a 12 cylinder Cat going full tilt on a dyno! A couple of thousand pounds of torque suddenly goes down to about nothing in a microsecond. Proud to say that when I rebuilt turbos at Wyoming Machinery (Cat Dealer) in Casper, I was the only guy that didn't have a turbo fail in the dyno room
UR50SLO said:
I just pasted the 'turbo break-in' copy for bench-racing chatter - I think it sounds valid but I would probably only use that procedure after a full engine rebuild where full engine oiling is of primary concern at startup.
When I rebuilt turbos for Caterpillar, we just made sure we filled the cartridge with oil before we fired em up on the dyno.... If you want some big time fun, be around when the shaft nut on the compressor comes loose on a 12 cylinder Cat going full tilt on a dyno! A couple of thousand pounds of torque suddenly goes down to about nothing in a microsecond. Proud to say that when I rebuilt turbos at Wyoming Machinery (Cat Dealer) in Casper, I was the only guy that didn't have a turbo fail in the dyno room