Nothing wrong with the fp black you have to keep in mind no turbo is perfect not even 35rs boss

 

I spoke with FP about the turbo issue earlier today and they will be fixing it under warranty. It appears the reason it failed IS due to the fact that I was running Mobil One 10W-30.

I will be switching to Brad Penn 20W-50 or Amsoil 20W-50. FP was very adament about using Brad Penn oil versus everything else.


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Yeah I'm kind of bummed - but at least they are taking care of me

Ah....'when it rains it pours'...sooo true.

I have a new found respect for guys with any car platform putting down more than double the stock WHP...it takes a lot of time, money and agony to make it happen.

You hear about builds 500/600/700 WHP - your like ehh I've seen more WHP before...but have YOU actually ever done it. It's life consuming to say the least....haha



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I have an update from FP on my turbo. Here it is:

Trbo Repair Rep. of Turbo.
Model or PN:EVO 9 BLACK
SERIAL:XXXXXXXXX
Date of MFG:10/29/09
Axial Play:.011"
Radial Play:.022"
CW:BAD, rubbing
TW:BAD, rubbing
TH:OK, ported
BH:OK
TB:collar split, burned up collar
JB:
CH:OK
ACT:not sent
Oil Brand/Grade:Mobil One 10-w30


Fortunately it is covered under warranty except for shipping, which was expected.

The turbo is slated to be here Friday....their turn around time is unbelievable!!


FP gets a from me



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Nice glad to hear its coming along nicely boss step into my thread and take alook at all the new stuff and evo updates hopifully i have some pics soon of the new improved enginebay

 

Oh trust me, I keep a close eye on your build thread my friend


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I never got a warranty card either. I called them and they said they would send one but I never got one. Well its only got 6 months before it expires anyway. Most of the last half will be during the winter time when I dont really get on it so it should last.

 

Question about cams to those reading/following my thread....

Here are my options:

1) Keep my current HKS 272 I/E cams

2) Buy the new Step 2 HKS cams 274/278 - which outperform all of there older versions (280's included)

3) Buy Kelford 272's

4) Buy the new cams from STM



Thoughts?



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New pics posted in my thread boss. I would get S2 cams or Fp 4p cams to be honest

 

FP4R's are a beast. Its between those or S2's if I swap cams again.

 

Well, I picked up a used AEM EMS from Top Level Performance last week.

Thanks for a good deal guys

I'm undecided on cams still. Still need to do more research...


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My black failed as well, using mobil one 10-30 just got 2 cases of brad Penn 20-50

 

Congrats. Also looking into upgrading turbo

 

Hey man, really? Yay Mobil One.....

I'm having a hard time deciding on which oil to go with.
I don't mind spending the extra cash on the AMSOIL just because it is a full synthetic unlike the Brad Penn oil.

If it costs a few more bucks each oil change and it will protect the internals of my motor and turbo a little better, why not?

How did you decide on the Brad Penn? Because of FP's recommendation? Do you have a built motor?


I guess either way, both are on their approved oil list



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