10/12/05 Well, I have only had the turbo installed for 4 days and have put 100 miles on the car. I have done a few WOT (wide open throttle) runs but have basically tried to be easy on things. For one I have yet to install a boost gauge so I have set the boost at its lowest setting, 4 - 5psi I am guessing. I am also lacking a air filter, since its been nothing but rain the past week this isnt such a big deal but once its dry and dusty serious damage to the engine could result. Everything seems to be working well. I have noticed a small drop of oil collecting at the end of the turbo inlet after it cools down and sits over night. I have yet to pull the charge piping off to check for oil spit. It is normal for all turbos to spit 'some' oil. When you have a shaft spinning that fast oil is needed to cool the bearings and seals. This means some oil has to slip past the seals to lubricate them. Hopfully in a few days I will get my boost and oil pressure gauges in so I can keep a better eye on what is going on. More extensive testing will follow. |