Ok, I just finished installing my Tomei turbo yesterday. I let it idle for a few minutes. Drove it to work. Stay under boost and around 60mph. My question is, is there a break-in period that we have to follow for a brand new turbo? Thanks for the answers!

 

I haven't hear of any but then again I'm no expert.

 

i dont think so.. seeing as alot of the new turbos that come out go directly to the dyno to max it out during testing

 

I am thinking I would change my oil to be sure I am running clean fluids thru it and take it easy for a couple of days. Just a thought

 

yeah, this!!

 

I just changed oil a month ago with AMS oils. Since the accident, I haven't been driving it lately. I think the oil should still be good.

 

There is no break in period. Just like what they said, make sure the oil is clean and fresh when you crank up but its kinda late for that now lol.

 

I dont do a break in per se, but when I put a new turbo I pull the crank angle sensor and crank the car 10 times or so. This allows oil pressure will circulate through the turbo with out the car actually running.

 

I guess it's late now. Oil are still good. Still clear. Thanks for the response

 

get a tune and let us know how u like the tomie

 

There is no break in period. Typically you prime the turbo before starting and running the car. This is usually done by disconnecting the spark plug wires from the spark plug followed by cranking the car 10 to 15 times. This process allows the turbo bearings to get lubricated, prior to the first start.

Mario

 

I say break it in by running 30+psi

 

Nah, no breakin-period. I'm guessing the Tomei is journal bearing? The whole idea behind journal bearings is that there is an oil film between the bearing and shaft so that they never touch. If they do touch, that's a problem. Since they're not suppose to touch, there's nothing to break in

 

I suppose it's too late now. I should have ask this question before I start her up and drive her. By now, there should be oil running through the turbo. I'm just hoping for the best now and cross my fingers nothing will happen. I waited 3 months and paid $1500 for this turbo.

 

You will be fine, This is exactly why an assembly lube is used! now get her tuned and give her some hell!!!