XS-Power & SSautochrome Big 16G turbo... Bang for your buck Review.
12-12-2012, 10:26 AM
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Got the turbo on today... found out that my 14b had some 1 or 2 bent compressor fins, no shaft play though.
I have a small coolant leak coming from one of my water lines. I'll fix that and take it for a ride tomorrow.
I preoiled the journal with lucas break in additive, the turbo looks nice and seems to spoil quicker than the 14b did. I revved the car to 5k and hit 4psi, i thought most turbos would only do that with 2 step.
I will post pics tomorrow and hopefully have a video soon.
I have a small coolant leak coming from one of my water lines. I'll fix that and take it for a ride tomorrow.
I preoiled the journal with lucas break in additive, the turbo looks nice and seems to spoil quicker than the 14b did. I revved the car to 5k and hit 4psi, i thought most turbos would only do that with 2 step.
I will post pics tomorrow and hopefully have a video soon.
Oh dear lord. Why do you own a turbo car, again?
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12-12-2012, 02:42 PM
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Today I went for about a 20 mile drive... wholy cow this thing flows so much more than my old warn out 14b. I broke it loose at 50mph at 14psi on one good pull. Other than that i'm going to be conservative for about a week. I'm going to dyno tune, then begin the test of longevity. I will post pics and videos very soon.
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12-12-2012, 02:46 PM
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Today I went for about a 20 mile drive... wholy cow this thing flows so much more than my old warn out 14b. I broke it loose at 50mph at 14psi on one good pull. Other than that i'm going to be conservative for about a week. I'm going to dyno tune, then begin the test of longevity. I will post pics and videos very soon.
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12-12-2012, 07:13 PM
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Reading this thread makes me get that feeling you get when you slow down, even though you know you shouldn't, to get a better look at that accident on the other side of the freeway.
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12-13-2012, 09:01 AM
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Ha ha rubber neck, never heard that one. I'm running on falken 215/45Z fk452's, I get decent traction but not good enough to stick on hard pulls from down low. The turbo starts spooling from 2500~2800rpms and have full spool around 3600. It's buttery smooth boost compared to my tired 14B. I love waking up and going to work for the mere fact of getting to drive my car, i'm in l-o-v-e. My girlfriend is already jealous of it and I have only had it two months.
I'm getting a minor water coolant leak at the fittings on the turbo, that seems to be the only problem.
I'm getting a minor water coolant leak at the fittings on the turbo, that seems to be the only problem.
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12-16-2012, 07:24 PM
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LOL!!! I'll donate to that account, once I start to get any play with this turbo. Yesterday I participated in a local autocross event, the turbo definitely has a lot more lag than my last turbo. I knew that was going to happen, however, the sacrifice was not in vain. I love how hard it hits up top. So far I have over 2,000 miles...
NO SHAFT play.
I will have pics tomorrow if its not raining.
NO SHAFT play.
I will have pics tomorrow if its not raining.
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