Originally Posted by kaj

Have you confirmed oil is making it's way through the turbo? I've had brand new FP turbo die due to seizing. I had the same symptoms as you. I suspect oil wasn't getting where it was supposed to because everything inside showed evidence of overheating.

Originally Posted by Jestersplay

I would assume/hope so. Last i checked the turbo spun freely. But I can see if my tuner can checked to be sure. I physically didn't check that oil was running through the turbo.

Originally Posted by Jestersplay

I would assume/hope so. Last i checked the turbo spun freely. But I can see if my tuner can checked to be sure. I physically didn't check that oil was running through the turbo.

Originally Posted by kaj

I now let oil pressure build until oil comes out the drain, before buttoning up a car. Juuuust in case.
I doubt it's your problem, but since we're spitballing anyway ..

Originally Posted by Jestersplay

Any chance the cheap parts store air filter is being restrictive? Or the catch cans could cause this?

I had to swap out my ets filter due to it was starting to crush on previous setup and it was rubbing on the ic pipe