Fresh turbo break in?

[Tyler]

so i bought a used sr t28, and while im buying up all my other ka-t parts i am going to have it rebuilt so its fresh when i drop it in. i was wondering what types of break in procedures do you have to do when you run a freshly rebuilt turbo for the first time? cause i wanna do it right and extend the life of my turbo. Thanks, TJG

[GEO]

first 500 miles take it easy, let the seals set, after that boost once in a while untill 1,000. After 1,000 miles, you should be good to go.

[Tyler]

so no boost at all for the first 500? or just very minimal?

[480sx]

For a properly built turbo, there is no break in process(garrett). Beat the piss out of it.

[Tyler]

really? cause it is a garrett. i have heard of some people letting it idle for 30 min or so... but there is really no need to break it in or take it easy on it?

[480sx]

Nope, you dont need to break it in at all.

[Tyler]

good! cause having my first turbo car and no boost for 1000 miles would be touture!

[480sx]

Try a clutch breakin when you'v never boosted your KA before hehe. Ooo that 12 psi feels really good.. under 3000 rpms lol.

[Tyler]

haha, i might have to do that too.....

oh and also, whats a good place to buy a rebuild kit from for a s14 t28?

[driftin_sr20det]

I have a brand new t25/t28 rebuild kit available if you want it. $50 shippedGive me a mail if you are interested.

[Tyler]

oh i dont have to funds right now to pick one up, where did you get it though?

[driftin_sr20det]

Ebay, Kansai-Sport. They sell for $75 shipped I believe.

[Tyler]

see, everyone i have asked says ebay, and i dont understand cause the internals are the most inportant part of the turbo, and you guys are putting ebay parts in there? cause i know everyone hates on the ebay turbos, but isnt an ebay rebuild kit pretty much the same once its installed in a garrett? or am i totally missing something here?

[motoman399]

see, everyone i have asked says ebay, and i dont understand cause the internals are the most inportant part of the turbo, and you guys are putting ebay parts in there? cause i know everyone hates on the ebay turbos, but isnt an ebay rebuild kit pretty much the same once its installed in a garrett? or am i totally missing something here?

i was wondering the same thing. i need a rebuild kit for my t3/t4 turbonetics

[Tyler]

anyone know?

[jbracy7]

the only thing i did was switch to premium+octane booster and backed it off untll i found the right octane levels for safe daily drivin .................. ps.. ebay kits are not okay it's really a 50\50 chance on turbo stuff try not to buy from unknown shops and mispellings its easy to get boned on ebay im on my second log 'style' intake manifold

[Tyler]

i know most ebay turbo stuff is junk, but i was wondering where to get a quality rebuild kit, cause everyone i asks says ebay. what about these guys? any good? http://www.gpopshop.com/garrettt2kits.html

[480sx]

The thing is, those kits might be fine if you buy one from the right person.

However, when rebuilding a turbo yourself, there are a few things that most people miss. Namely wear and damage that for someone who has never seen this stuff looks fine. Also, if you rebuild that turbo and make a small mistake your going to ruin it. Its best to send it off to a turbo shop and have them do it right.

[Tyler]

well my uncle will be rebuilding they turbo for me, and he is very knoweldgeable and has done quite a few, so i feel good about him doing mine. i just need to find a decent kit, can you order them directly from garrett?

[GEO]

This conversion thats going on right now gives the KA-T guys blowing up their cars a bad name.. If you are going to go turbo, do it right.. Jesus christ.. YOU HAVE TO PAY TO PLAY. No way around it

[Tyler]

This conversion thats going on right now gives the KA-T guys blowing up their cars a bad name.. If you are going to go turbo, do it right.. Jesus christ.. YOU HAVE TO PAY TO PLAY. No way around it

im not really sure where that came from, but im willing to pay to play, im just asking some questions..