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So besides K04s, what other turbo upgrades are available? and what about ball bearings?

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Old 07-02-2001, 06:56 AM
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Default So besides K04s, what other turbo upgrades are available? and what about ball bearings?

what's the significance? thanks
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Default T-25s and T-28s

Ball bearings help the life of the turbo. But remember that turbos die after a couple of years, so we'll all probably be replacing after a while anyway. Hopefully we can get them done before the warranty expires.
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There is no reason that a turbo shouldn't outlive the motor it is attached to.
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if you are not overboosting your turbo then that may be true. But most people on this board are really pushing the limits of these little turbos. Even with proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and synth oil, I don't think us pushing the limits of the these turbos will help them live longer.

Anyway, this is just my opinion. I've blown many a turbo before, sucks. Maybe it's just me
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you blew your turbo on a tip car? wtf!
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Default In heathly system I doubt even a chipped car is pushing the turbos to the limit...

I need the compressor map to confirm this.
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No it was a stick....my old Eclipse GS-T
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I knew that was coming!
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Default Who makes those, weren't those referenced in the Fast and the Furious?

doh!
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I believe Garrett does - T-25s are the stock turbos for 300ZXTTs


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