Some questions after test drive...
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Re: Re: Re: Some questions after test drive...
Originally posted by jomagi
So how much time after you go off boost?
So how much time after you go off boost?
If I was cruising at plus boost on the freeway, I'd give it at least three minutes. For a few short bursts, a bit less.
I used that formula on my Celica AllTrac, and it seemed to work out okay for 14 years. The Celica had an air/liquid intercooler, instead of the air/air system on the EVO, but if you leave the spraybar in "auto" the same numbers ought to work.
But the main thing is to keep up your oil changes. Since the turbo uses the same oil as the engine, you need to keep clean synth oil to keep the turbo bearings spinning. Since the turbo spins a lot faster than the engine, it will eat itself faster if it's not lubed properly.
Last edited by DGS; Sep 8, 2003 at 06:30 AM.
Originally posted by hornet
If you plan on buying an Evo and you don't want to wait during the cool down time you could look into turbo timers. As far as the tires/wheels goes you will have to get winter or all seasons. You cannot get wheels that are smaller than 17" for the Evo because the front brakes (rotor and caliper) are too big for a smaller wheel.
If you plan on buying an Evo and you don't want to wait during the cool down time you could look into turbo timers. As far as the tires/wheels goes you will have to get winter or all seasons. You cannot get wheels that are smaller than 17" for the Evo because the front brakes (rotor and caliper) are too big for a smaller wheel.
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Keith
