R32 Gtr Turbo Failure

[johnnyt]

Hey guys i had a standard turbo fail on a 1200km old built bottom end:(

i know there is only a small amount of engine failures due too the turbo's failing, so i thought id share some pics of what happened to my engine after the turbo let go.. now not a 100%sure this was caused by the turbo failure or wether this is what caused the turbo failure lol! but i know one thing"if ya dont laugh,you'll cry"

engine details

RB26DETT

supertech forged pistons

the standards were only on there for run in, as i planned to go big single t04z, but money wasnt there at the time..

[Angus Smart]

Hey guys i had a standard turbo fail on a 1200km old built bottom end:(

i know there is only a small amount of engine failures due too the turbo's failing, so i thought id share some pics of what happened to my engine after the turbo let go.. now not a 100%sure this was caused by the turbo failure or wether this is what caused the turbo failure lol! but i know one thing"if ya dont laugh,you'll cry"

engine details

RB26DETT

supertech forged pistons

the standards were only on there for run in, as i planned to go big single t04z, but money wasnt there at the time..

Ouch, high boost on stock turbos?

[johnnyt]

Ouch, high boost on stock turbos?

no restricter in the line.. so would assume around 14psi.

[RPMGTR]

I've seen a few nice new engines (and older ones too) killed by the ceramic turbos.

Let this serve as a warning to all GTR owners.

Get those ceramics off asap.

Works out less costly as now you still need new turbos and also have to do the engine again

Bummer !

[R31Nismoid]

Hey guys i had a standard turbo fail on a 1200km old built bottom end:(

i know there is only a small amount of engine failures due too the turbo's failing,

Actually its a very common issue dude...

Crazy people put stock turbos on a $$$ bottom end

Hopefully others learn again...

[Swiper the Fox]

No offence dude but that looks like a very grubby tired engine for a 1200klm rebuilt item.

Bugger about the damage.

It sucks having to spend money twice so soon. All the best with getting it back on the road.

Edited March 8, 2009 by DiRTgarage

[T04GTR]

yes its hard for peeps to believe that bits of turbine wheel can make there way up thru the ex manifold and f**k the pistons, it happend to me. while it was on limmiter.... needed a 40 thou rebore to get the scratches out..

this was 2 weeks after i paid 7k to sss for a 33 motor 4 years ago while i was a 4th year apprentice.. needless to say im still paying of the refineanced loan oh and it was on 10 pound! luck of the draw with the ceramic turbos..