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another turbo :-(
goodstuff84 Offline
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#1
i just replaced my turbo like 3 months ago with a used IHI i got off ebay, had some shaft play but was less than 200 bucks and that was all i had at the time. now like 3k miles later this turbo is starting to howl when i spool it a little and let off, still makes boost but howls when i let off. which im guessing means the bearings are on they're way out. anyone know where i can get a decent turbo cheap? how much work/money is it to change it over to the t3/t4? this blows :-( i wonder how long i can drive it like this if i really baby it
Justin
88 TC, E-bay 50 trim t3/t4, ported E6, Volvo FMIC, Forge BPV, walbro 255 HP pump, Kirban AFPR, RAM clutch, full 3" stinger single exhaust w/dynomax muffler & dumped at axle, K&N cone on the VAM, *13 base timing, boost @ 20psi. http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/Goodstuff84/
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turbostang93 Offline
Junior Member
#2
mine souded like a supercharger once then i got really mad and held it to the floor and spun the hell out of the tires all thru 2nd gear then it stopd sounding weird, lol, i wouldnt recomend it.. t3 will just bolt up if it is internally wastegated, other wise u would have to get a manifold,wastegate
87' 5speed, custom intercoller setup,ford racing clutch,22psi ihi,255 fuel pump
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Jeff K Offline
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#3
Was the shaft play axial or radial?? A small amt of radial play is OK, but you shouldnt have any axial play.
Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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goodstuff84 Offline
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#4
it did have a small amount of axial shaft play. i should have known better but i was broke and these things were few and far between, i couldn't even find another one.
Justin
88 TC, E-bay 50 trim t3/t4, ported E6, Volvo FMIC, Forge BPV, walbro 255 HP pump, Kirban AFPR, RAM clutch, full 3" stinger single exhaust w/dynomax muffler & dumped at axle, K&N cone on the VAM, *13 base timing, boost @ 20psi. http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/Goodstuff84/
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dpmeeks Offline
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#5
justin my turbo howls when it spools ecspecially when the eng. is cold and then you dont hear it as much as it warms up. Ive owned ALOT of turbo cars and most did that. If its still boosting fine and not smoking i wouldnt worry to much.
Silver- 87, 5-speed,
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goodstuff84 Offline
Member
#6
Well its boosting fine but howls on decel, and its leaking oil into the intake. So its def not a normal noise
Justin
88 TC, E-bay 50 trim t3/t4, ported E6, Volvo FMIC, Forge BPV, walbro 255 HP pump, Kirban AFPR, RAM clutch, full 3" stinger single exhaust w/dynomax muffler & dumped at axle, K&N cone on the VAM, *13 base timing, boost @ 20psi. http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/Goodstuff84/
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dpmeeks Offline
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#7
oic.. yeah if its leaking oil in the intake its shot..
Silver- 87, 5-speed,
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goodstuff84 Offline
Member
#8
Well I talked to the guy from evergreen turbo today and I'm getting a t3 from him. Don't know a lot about turbos but I think he said its a .48\60 ported and clipped, and something about an extended compressor wheel? I dunno, hopefully its a big improvment
Justin
88 TC, E-bay 50 trim t3/t4, ported E6, Volvo FMIC, Forge BPV, walbro 255 HP pump, Kirban AFPR, RAM clutch, full 3" stinger single exhaust w/dynomax muffler & dumped at axle, K&N cone on the VAM, *13 base timing, boost @ 20psi. http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/Goodstuff84/
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Pete D Offline
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#9
Quote: hopefully its a big improvment
It will be. You will need a t3 type oil return line. You also WANT (read necessary) use a new oil supply line.
Pete Dunham


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goodstuff84 Offline
Member
#10
Yeah I already have the t3 feed and return line from stinger
Justin
88 TC, E-bay 50 trim t3/t4, ported E6, Volvo FMIC, Forge BPV, walbro 255 HP pump, Kirban AFPR, RAM clutch, full 3" stinger single exhaust w/dynomax muffler & dumped at axle, K&N cone on the VAM, *13 base timing, boost @ 20psi. http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/Goodstuff84/
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