03 GSR Built 2.0L FP red E85 | 602/475
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DBB handles those higher boost levels much better long term. The thrust bearings on the Journal bearings are too small and eventually fail at Max shaft speeds. That's why I said that. I wouldn't go crazy on a Journal Bearing and expect long term reliability.
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I guess FP stating there is no difference in reliability when the customer takes proper care of the turbo is BS?
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Eh, a time slip doesn't mean anything for a street car IMO. Who really launches their cars and runs through 4th gear every time they step on it? The only comparison useful to me would be a true dyno graph.
I guess FP stating there is no difference in reliability when the customer takes proper care of the turbo is BS?
I guess FP stating there is no difference in reliability when the customer takes proper care of the turbo is BS?
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The last FP Red I dealt with prior to mine has made it 75k at over 30psi, and is now making close to 600 on a built motor. My experience with them is that I have only seen 1 failure which the owner chose to not run a filter on his.
Proper maintenance IMO:
-Right oil and changed at reasonable intervals
-Proper oil line
-Boost leak testing
-Not tuned past the limit (crazy timing/fueling)
-Not revving to the moon and back on turbos not meant for 9000rpm (overspin turbine)
-cooling down after real hard running
On topic - I'd still like to see this on VD without 3 people in the car for better accuracy and multiple runs backing up the number instead of a fluke that could easily be inflated, or simply on a Dynojet
Proper maintenance IMO:
-Right oil and changed at reasonable intervals
-Proper oil line
-Boost leak testing
-Not tuned past the limit (crazy timing/fueling)
-Not revving to the moon and back on turbos not meant for 9000rpm (overspin turbine)
-cooling down after real hard running
On topic - I'd still like to see this on VD without 3 people in the car for better accuracy and multiple runs backing up the number instead of a fluke that could easily be inflated, or simply on a Dynojet
#26
Lil update: got the engine and trans out right now doing a built trans. i was running into major problems at the track last year and had hardcore clutch lock out and couldnt rev past 6.5k
yes i do take really good care of my car. amsoil dominator racing oil with a high flow oil feed and filter changing it every 2k miles at the max along with plugs. after a season of 39lbs and taking my car apart, the turbo still has very minimal shaft play and its a jb. im surprised how well this turbo is holding together after screaming with all that power. proper maintenance is my biggest priority for my evo.
im definitely going back to the dyno when i get my car back together to get a nice 30lb tune. after throwing 600whp at the car i kept breaking timing ****, knock issues, and the tranny issues were the worst part of it and its not worth the constant headache of maintenance and putting new plugs in every 800 miles. evos are a lot of fun when they are not maintenance queens and street applicable. the fp red is by far the best decision turbo i went with. the quick spool and power band kicks ***
ill keep you guys updated. follow my instagram for my build and track days.
yes i do take really good care of my car. amsoil dominator racing oil with a high flow oil feed and filter changing it every 2k miles at the max along with plugs. after a season of 39lbs and taking my car apart, the turbo still has very minimal shaft play and its a jb. im surprised how well this turbo is holding together after screaming with all that power. proper maintenance is my biggest priority for my evo.
im definitely going back to the dyno when i get my car back together to get a nice 30lb tune. after throwing 600whp at the car i kept breaking timing ****, knock issues, and the tranny issues were the worst part of it and its not worth the constant headache of maintenance and putting new plugs in every 800 miles. evos are a lot of fun when they are not maintenance queens and street applicable. the fp red is by far the best decision turbo i went with. the quick spool and power band kicks ***
ill keep you guys updated. follow my instagram for my build and track days.
Last edited by bwanner; Mar 16, 2016 at 10:07 PM.
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