New turbo break in

WickedRydaX · 08-12-2003, 11:09 AM

I just installed a 1820 and now it is time to drive it, how should I go about "breaking in" the new turbo? I don't really have any idea of how to. If I break it in like the motor break in says to the turbo will not really have time to spool. So I'm not sure if I should do that for a little bit, then up it another 1000 rpm for 100-200 miles, and so on till it has gotten a few hundred miles on it.
ThankS for your help
MCL

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heffergm · 08-12-2003, 11:12 AM

You don't need to break in a turbo.
Breaking in a motor is done to let the rings seat properly. There's nothing in a turbo that needs that kind of attention.
Just drive.

Davenow · 09-01-2003, 07:31 PM

Is htis true? I just installed a VF22 today and I want to be sure before I go boosting my brains out

So is it true? turbos done need a break in period? I would think they wouldnt, or very minimal if any.

03 WRX Drifter · 09-01-2003, 07:45 PM

heffergm is right, there is no need to break in the turbo. Feel free to go boost your brains out man.

Quantum-Racing.com · 09-01-2003, 08:12 PM

Hmm I suppose that's a matter of opinion. Turbos have seals as well. I would recommend running lower boost for a short period of time using short bursts. Well, that's what I heard from FP a long time ago. I wouldn't think it would really take long anyways. It will depend on your type of turbo I suspect (bearings and seals).

Mark
www.Quantum-Racing.com

hotrod · 09-01-2003, 09:16 PM

The other issue is to pre-oil the turbo the first time you start the car after the new turbo is installed.

Remove the cam and crank sensors so the engine will crank without running. Crank the engine for 10 - 15 seconds ( 2 or 3 times for 5-7 seconds so you don't overheat the starter).

That will force pressurized oil up to the new turbo and push any air bubbles out of the bearings.

Put the sensors back on and go driving.

Larry

Davenow · 09-01-2003, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hotrod
The other issue is to pre-oil the turbo the first time you start the car after the new turbo is installed.

Remove the cam and crank sensors so the engine will crank without running. Crank the engine for 10 - 15 seconds ( 2 or 3 times for 5-7 seconds so you don't overheat the starter).

That will force pressurized oil up to the new turbo and push any air bubbles out of the bearings.

Put the sensors back on and go driving.

Larry

I did a different variation of that, MUCH easier.

Pulled the ECU fuse

Slvrblt · 09-02-2003, 01:01 AM

as far as break in goes- Deadbolt included a little "break in" clause saying to take it easy without full, prolonged boost for the first 250miles

speed safely

Brian

ChrisW · 09-02-2003, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Quantum-Racing.com
Hmm I suppose that's a matter of opinion. Turbos have seals as well. I would recommend running lower boost for a short period of time using short bursts. Well, that's what I heard from FP a long time ago. I wouldn't think it would really take long anyways. It will depend on your type of turbo I suspect (bearings and seals).

Mark
www.Quantum-Racing.com

I agree. I would go at least 500 miles before hitting the boost hard just to let break in easy.

Eli · 09-02-2003, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davenow

I did a different variation of that, MUCH easier.

Pulled the ECU fuse

Or even easier. Put your UTEC remote map selctor on security mode.

Guess you need a Utec though. I do this after every oil change also.

Davenow · 09-02-2003, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eli

Or even easier. Put your UTEC remote map selctor on security mode. Guess you need a Utec though. I do this after every oil change also.

ask yourself this

how do I have stage 4 if I dont have a utec?

Imprezd · 09-02-2003, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davenow

ask yourself this

how do I have stage 4 if I dont have a utec?

UNICHIP

08-12-2003, 11:09 AM	#1
WickedRydaX Scooby Specialist Member#: 31900 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Collins, Co	New turbo break in I just installed a 1820 and now it is time to drive it, how should I go about "breaking in" the new turbo? I don't really have any idea of how to. If I break it in like the motor break in says to the turbo will not really have time to spool. So I'm not sure if I should do that for a little bit, then up it another 1000 rpm for 100-200 miles, and so on till it has gotten a few hundred miles on it. ThankS for your help MCL * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-01-2003, 07:31 PM	#3
Davenow Scooby Guru Member#: 23676 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: de_dust and Orgrimar Vehicle: .	BUMP Is htis true? I just installed a VF22 today and I want to be sure before I go boosting my brains out So is it true? turbos done need a break in period? I would think they wouldnt, or very minimal if any.

09-01-2003, 09:16 PM	#6
hotrod Scooby Specialist Member#: 14141 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: [email protected] @ 5800 ft on 13T Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX	pre-oil The other issue is to pre-oil the turbo the first time you start the car after the new turbo is installed. Remove the cam and crank sensors so the engine will crank without running. Crank the engine for 10 - 15 seconds ( 2 or 3 times for 5-7 seconds so you don't overheat the starter). That will force pressurized oil up to the new turbo and push any air bubbles out of the bearings. Put the sensors back on and go driving. Larry

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