S/C and Turbo - will they shorten the lifespan...
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S/C and Turbo - will they shorten the lifespan...
Will a Supercharger or Turbo shorten the lifespan of an engine? Has there been any testing done? I am talking about the overall lifespan, if everything was to work properly, not if something is blown because of the forced induction. I was told that a SC or a Turbo, added to a N/A car, will cause problems down the road and may cause the engine to wear much faster and consequently ruin the engine in a much shorter time than if you had left the engine N/A. Is this true? If so, what can be done to prevent it? Thanks.
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Engine life is directly porportional to how the said engine is maintained and operated.
But then again, someone that beats the hell out of the na motor and never changes the oil might last as long as someone that runs a SC on low boost and takes care of it.
You cannot say one or the other as the biggest unknown factor is onwer care.
But then again, someone that beats the hell out of the na motor and never changes the oil might last as long as someone that runs a SC on low boost and takes care of it.
You cannot say one or the other as the biggest unknown factor is onwer care.
#4
Nope. Because there would be the variable of the two engines. No two engines are alike. Even with similar miles/year. One could be more prone to damage if boosted or na. If one could pin it down, the example would be so specific, it wouldn't have any revelance to your question as those same conditions are too unique.
#6
no way to tell. Over all theres way too many conditions to factor in. Now one might say that the boosted car might face more ABUSE due to full throttle runs etc... causing the motor to wear down faster.
#7
I think the answer to his question is... "there are people who've had an aftermarket SC/turbo for 50k miles and nothing has gone wrong."
But then again, there are some who've blown N/A engines before 50k miles.... it all depends how you treat it.
But then again, there are some who've blown N/A engines before 50k miles.... it all depends how you treat it.
#8
In general I agree. Don't do the crime if you can do the time......
If he's asking if you can do things to get a boosted engine as reliable as a na one, there isn't. Not without spending another $4000 or so.
If he's asking if you can do things to get a boosted engine as reliable as a na one, there isn't. Not without spending another $4000 or so.
Originally Posted by bigdo26
in general though, forced induction creates more stress on the engine. this could lead to a shorter life. i'd be more worried about a tranny than the engine though with a blower
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
I see. Well, if a SC or Turbo ever come out for the 2K2/2K3, and I have enough money laying around to throw down on one, I'll do it after the 5/60 powertrain warranty is up.
#14
It depends on how you drive it. First, Maxima is not designed for force induction applications and their parts are tested only up to handle a certain amount of power. Second, any major modification like SC/TC will make your car less reliable. It's not plug and play. Even with the Stillen SC kit, people still ran into problems. It will need more time on repair and maintenance.
I will recommend oil cooler, tranny cooler, aftercoolers and water injection.
F.I. cars produce more heat and the charging air temp raises 10 degree F for every 1 psi of boost. It would be nice to have something to cool your car.
I will recommend oil cooler, tranny cooler, aftercoolers and water injection.
F.I. cars produce more heat and the charging air temp raises 10 degree F for every 1 psi of boost. It would be nice to have something to cool your car.
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