Turbo Reliability
#1
Turbo Reliability
I realize this has probably been asked many times over, but I am curious about the reliability of turbo maximas. I have been presented a rather unique opportunity to turbo my 95 max for a very reasonable cost. This would include a new engine (out of a 95 max, 10k miles), and everything associated with forced induction. I need a reliable car to get back and forth from college. I have a lot of faith in the person who will be doing the work, but would appreciate any more input I could receive. Thank you all so much in advance, I look foreward to joining the turbo maxima community!
#5
Thas why you get a beater to drive all over, then turbo yer non turbo car. But hey if you are prepared to have a little downtime then do it. The rule is if your making power then yer gonna break stuff, Thas a fact of car tuning.
#9
Originally posted by cantgofast
Yeah, im considering the kit. I would need a beater, though. Newman, still got the tempo?
Yeah, im considering the kit. I would need a beater, though. Newman, still got the tempo?
As far as problems, the kit that you're considing looks to be second to none in quality. Besides, if there are problems, you'd know who to call.
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#10
Quality is one of the main reasons I am looking at this. I am sure I wont get screwed. I should be finding out more about my financial aid package for college soon, and this will have a great deal of influence on my decision. BTW, I want to keep this off ubrf.
#11
Originally posted by cantgofast
BTW, I want to keep this off ubrf.
BTW, I want to keep this off ubrf.
Why are you getting a new engine? Just because you don't want to turbo your current one, or is there a problem with yours?
We're going to be good at engine swaps...3 in the same town!
#12
I want to swap it because mine has 100k on it, which (I think) will prevent me from being able to run big boost numbers. Besides, I will be able to keep my old one as a spare, which will be nice I guess. 100k is too much for boost, wouldnt you think?
BTW, Hows yours doing?
Yeah, we will be good at the swap! Now you gotta jump on the bandwagon and dump that SC!!
BTW, Hows yours doing?
Yeah, we will be good at the swap! Now you gotta jump on the bandwagon and dump that SC!!
#13
Originally posted by cantgofast
BTW, Hows yours doing?
BTW, Hows yours doing?
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Yeah, we will be good at the swap! Now you gotta jump on the bandwagon and dump that SC!!
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#15
Originally posted by cantgofast
Did you get another engine? Whay year? How many miles? ctn got a real nice one, and the one im looking at seems pretty nice, only like 10k out of a 95!
Did you get another engine? Whay year? How many miles? ctn got a real nice one, and the one im looking at seems pretty nice, only like 10k out of a 95!
http://www.ericj.org/maxima/img/new_engine
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I have had ONE problem with the turbo system itself while I have had it which was interference with a power steering line.
Ohter problems were clutch not being able to hook up and that's pretty much it. One other problem is having too much fun and wanting to turn up the boost which is way too easy with a turbo.![Big Grin](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Ohter problems were clutch not being able to hook up and that's pretty much it. One other problem is having too much fun and wanting to turn up the boost which is way too easy with a turbo.
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Originally posted by MaxSpeedSE
To put it as simple as possibly... Can you name one person with turbo, that HASN'T had a problem?
To put it as simple as possibly... Can you name one person with turbo, that HASN'T had a problem?
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#23
After seeing I30tMikeD's thread of the "Top 10 ways you know you own a turbo maxima",and everyone talking about breaking down and needed AAA and all that, I was just wondering what other problems people run into with a turbo maxima besides charge piping blowing off.
Just want to hear some stories which might help prevent some problems when my turbo goes in and give others an idea who are looking to turbo.
Just want to hear some stories which might help prevent some problems when my turbo goes in and give others an idea who are looking to turbo.
#25
Originally Posted by JdoubleOe703
charge pipe blowing off? thats why u buy some T-Bolt clamps from me... haha
#26
There is more to it than most of what yall are saying.
I'll use and OLD expression, "It's not a matter of how fast you wanna go, it's a matter of how much do you wanna spend."
Read the FAQ, you basicly tell the ~100 nissan ENGINEER'S they don't know jack and do stuff they NEVER PLANNED for.
Now, I bet 99% of the people here who have had problems run more than ~7psi, SC or turbo.
You are also not counting the "getting it right" on alert spoke of.Unless you pay a shop lots of $$$$, YOU need to figure out what's right and wrong.
Look at ANY car forum that is an NA car and then becomes boosted, problems. Some are design problems, some are more power than the engine/tranny/drivetrain/etc can handle.
I'll use and OLD expression, "It's not a matter of how fast you wanna go, it's a matter of how much do you wanna spend."
Read the FAQ, you basicly tell the ~100 nissan ENGINEER'S they don't know jack and do stuff they NEVER PLANNED for.
Now, I bet 99% of the people here who have had problems run more than ~7psi, SC or turbo.
You are also not counting the "getting it right" on alert spoke of.Unless you pay a shop lots of $$$$, YOU need to figure out what's right and wrong.
Look at ANY car forum that is an NA car and then becomes boosted, problems. Some are design problems, some are more power than the engine/tranny/drivetrain/etc can handle.
#28
Originally Posted by I30tMikeD
I actually have not really had any major turbo related problems. My "top 10" thread was making light of things. My car has been fairly reliable since the turbo went it.
#29
Originally Posted by Bags
There is more to it than most of what yall are saying.
I'll use and OLD expression, "It's not a matter of how fast you wanna go, it's a matter of how much do you wanna spend."
Read the FAQ, you basicly tell the ~100 nissan ENGINEER'S they don't know jack and do stuff they NEVER PLANNED for.
Now, I bet 99% of the people here who have had problems run more than ~7psi, SC or turbo.
You are also not counting the "getting it right" on alert spoke of.Unless you pay a shop lots of $$$$, YOU need to figure out what's right and wrong.
Look at ANY car forum that is an NA car and then becomes boosted, problems. Some are design problems, some are more power than the engine/tranny/drivetrain/etc can handle.
I'll use and OLD expression, "It's not a matter of how fast you wanna go, it's a matter of how much do you wanna spend."
Read the FAQ, you basicly tell the ~100 nissan ENGINEER'S they don't know jack and do stuff they NEVER PLANNED for.
Now, I bet 99% of the people here who have had problems run more than ~7psi, SC or turbo.
You are also not counting the "getting it right" on alert spoke of.Unless you pay a shop lots of $$$$, YOU need to figure out what's right and wrong.
Look at ANY car forum that is an NA car and then becomes boosted, problems. Some are design problems, some are more power than the engine/tranny/drivetrain/etc can handle.
I guess there isnt many major things that can happen besides breaking driveline components when putting down a lot of power which is an obvious thing to watch out for. The other things would be mostly problems with bad installation or it was fabricated in a bad way.
#30
Originally Posted by JeEvE
Im aware of that, I just bumped up the thread to see what problems turbo people were having so maybe I can change something to avoid having a problem like that or what to be careful of.
I guess there isnt many major things that can happen besides breaking driveline components when putting down a lot of power which is an obvious thing to watch out for. The other things would be mostly problems with bad installation or it was fabricated in a bad way.
I guess there isnt many major things that can happen besides breaking driveline components when putting down a lot of power which is an obvious thing to watch out for. The other things would be mostly problems with bad installation or it was fabricated in a bad way.
On the reliability issue, I think its really depends on how hard you are on the car, if you have a decent setup and not always in boost I can see it not being a reliability issue. I think the problem is more stupidity and lack of awareness with maintance that causes failures...
#31
Originally Posted by JeEvE
Im aware of that, I just bumped up the thread to see what problems turbo people were having so maybe I can change something to avoid having a problem like that or what to be careful of.
I guess there isnt many major things that can happen besides breaking driveline components when putting down a lot of power which is an obvious thing to watch out for. The other things would be mostly problems with bad installation or it was fabricated in a bad way.
I guess there isnt many major things that can happen besides breaking driveline components when putting down a lot of power which is an obvious thing to watch out for. The other things would be mostly problems with bad installation or it was fabricated in a bad way.
Most are fabricated poorly. Not enough clearance here and there. Using T-bolt clamps will stop pipes from coming off, you can pick those up at NAPA for ~$2 each. Most is just basic stuff that was not done correctly in the first place. Im MY situation.
The other is people have to much air and not enough fuel. Most of the time this is due to boost controllers and the person using them without knowing how much fuel they need
#32
Originally Posted by JeEvE
Definitely using T-Bolt clamps and maybe beading the charge pipes. Didnt buy the clamps yet so what is your pricing on them?
I have very few left, most of everything has been sold out. I guess my pricing of $2.50 a piece was pretty good. I have a few 2.25, 2, and I think 3 inch ones left. The cost is $2.50 a piece plus shipping.
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