Turbo break in...

DeliciouSpeed · 09-13-2001, 11:12 AM

Ok so I installed TECs hybridized VF22 and a Vishnu up-pipe last night. I have like 30miles on it. Do I have to really break it in for 500 miles? Crap thats long. It'll take me a month to drive that!
I did run it up to about 10psi for a brief second already this morning.

You guys should know, that my exhaust smoked a lot for like 30min mostly idling. Can't say why, EJ20WRXs did the same, don't know if it was as much though since he rolled out when dont.

Ken

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AlexM_UK · 09-13-2001, 12:28 PM

Ken,

I've never heard of a requirement to run-in a new turbo..

Having said that, your factory turbo does benefit from you running in your engine (whether it is needed or not..).

The only precaution I'd take is to check carefully that the water and oil supply and return lines are ok, and that you don't have any gas leaks anywhere.

Cheers,

Alex

DeliciouSpeed · 09-13-2001, 01:17 PM

Oh yeah, no leaks. I replaced the clamps with the bolt locking type clamp except the oil return line. And new gaskets. Took me about 6hrs total to complete. New oil, new coolant (bottle of water wetter added in). I think I will take a nice ride today, and romp tomorrow.

Ken

cronic · 09-13-2001, 02:26 PM

I put 4,200 miles on my wrx and have only had it for 6 weeks i cant stop driving it. How does the car feel with that new turbo. how much was it?

GDA · 09-14-2001, 02:27 AM

It's very cool. Feels better on and off boost. Love it big time man.

Ken

GDA · 09-14-2001, 02:28 AM

Hey this is Ken, I am at Andys month.

Ken

09-13-2001, 11:12 AM	#1
DeliciouSpeed Scooby Specialist Member#: 3389 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ContraCosta, Ca Vehicle: 07 STImpreza Satin	Turbo break in... Ok so I installed TECs hybridized VF22 and a Vishnu up-pipe last night. I have like 30miles on it. Do I have to really break it in for 500 miles? Crap thats long. It'll take me a month to drive that! I did run it up to about 10psi for a brief second already this morning. You guys should know, that my exhaust smoked a lot for like 30min mostly idling. Can't say why, EJ20WRXs did the same, don't know if it was as much though since he rolled out when dont. Ken * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-13-2001, 12:28 PM	#2
AlexM_UK Scooby Newbie Member#: 6825 Join Date: May 2001 Location: London Vehicle: 1999 Impreza Turbo Silver	Ken, I've never heard of a requirement to run-in a new turbo.. Having said that, your factory turbo does benefit from you running in your engine (whether it is needed or not..). The only precaution I'd take is to check carefully that the water and oil supply and return lines are ok, and that you don't have any gas leaks anywhere. Cheers, Alex

09-13-2001, 01:17 PM	#3
DeliciouSpeed Scooby Specialist Member#: 3389 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ContraCosta, Ca Vehicle: 07 STImpreza Satin	Oh yeah, no leaks. I replaced the clamps with the bolt locking type clamp except the oil return line. And new gaskets. Took me about 6hrs total to complete. New oil, new coolant (bottle of water wetter added in). I think I will take a nice ride today, and romp tomorrow. Ken

09-13-2001, 02:26 PM	#4
cronic Scooby Guru Member#: 9749 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: SWIC Vehicle: -	I put 4,200 miles on my wrx and have only had it for 6 weeks i cant stop driving it. How does the car feel with that new turbo. how much was it?

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GDA Scooby Specialist Member#: 4324 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: (925) CA Vehicle: 02 GDA Platinum	It's very cool. Feels better on and off boost. Love it big time man. Ken

09-14-2001, 02:28 AM	#6
GDA Scooby Specialist Member#: 4324 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: (925) CA Vehicle: 02 GDA Platinum	Hey this is Ken, I am at Andys month. Ken