R32 Gtr - Did I Blow My Turbo(S)? Oh No..

[91BNR32]

Hi guys, Not happy at all but I think I've blown a turbo or turbo's. Engine isfresh. Rebuilt N1 spec motor with 4000km on it. Has Rebuilt R32 Nismo Turbo's.

Had some work done, tuned etc. Car is making 302rwkw on 18 psi. Been driving it for 2 weeks since and its been great and fine - no issues, but today I noticed a tiny bit of whit smoke under boost. I didnt think too much of it. But then earlier I drove it, and gave it a bit of a boot. As I did I heard a big bang, with a cloud of black smoke. = not good

Now the car doesnt boost at all. Quite undrivable... And if it hits boost, like 3000 or over. Exhaust just pours out with ALOT of white smoke. From all the reading ive done, means a blown turbo or turbo seal. Does this sound like the turbo's have gone?

I suppose now I have the option of getting them rebuilt, or buying some new Garrett 2860's or something etc. What do people recommend. $2-3k is probably about my budget.

[On Edge]

sounds like you killed one or both turbos

[Piggaz]

How much power do you want?

Either Garrett -9's or -5's. Either will be a tad over $2,000.

[willL]

if you were happy with the response and 300kw go -9

[91BNR32]

Im happy with the power im making. I just want to get this fixed and for it to be reliable. so Maybe 2860 -7's?

http://www.frsport.com/Garrett-GT2860R-707160-7-Ball-Bearing-Turbocharger-Nissan-Skyline-R34_p_7829.html

Is this the right part number?

Edited April 13, 2012 by 91BNR32

[MrStabby]

Im happy with the power im making. I just want to get this fixed and for it to be reliable. so Maybe 2860 -7's?

A pair of -7s will probably be about $400 cheaper than -9s once you take into account new actuators. From the rb26 dyno sticky they seem identical to at least 300kw, but -9s would work a bit better if you push higher.

You should be able to get them locally for that sort of money - check out the Traders section.

[Hadouken]

Give gcg a bell. $2095,00 for -7's with actuators.

[Bsa]

-5 for tge few extra rpm it's worth it that way if you want more turn the boost up

[Hadouken]

Is it worth the lag and just going to 300kw?

I don't think so. Besides its been discussed to death. -7 300kw beats -5 300kw down the quarter. Don't know where I saw it, but one of the -5 vs -7 threads yielded that.

[R31Nismoid]

Put it this way - the bad news is you've blown turbo(s).

The good news is, they were crap to begin with so you can put on something much better.

The replacement option for response (-9s or -7s) will make just as much power as your Nismo turbos, but will be noticeably more responsive.

Rebuilding to start off with was kinda a waste of money unfortunately.

[91BNR32]

Give gcg a bell. $2095,00 for -7's with actuators.

This seems okay. I dont wanna sound dumb but what are the actuators used for?

[91BNR32]

Put it this way - the bad news is you've blown turbo(s).

The good news is, they were crap to begin with so you can put on something much better.

The replacement option for response (-9s or -7s) will make just as much power as your Nismo turbos, but will be noticeably more responsive.

Rebuilding to start off with was kinda a waste of money unfortunately.

Thanks for the advice. -7's sound like the go to still have a more responsive 300awkw. The nismo turbos were already freshly rebuilt when I got the car. I guess they couldn't handle 19psi?

Any idea on what $$ for labour on a full turbo swap?

[Piggaz]

This seems okay. I dont wanna sound dumb but what are the actuators used for?

Controlling boost pressure.

As for turbo swap, give a few places a call.

If they tell you they need to take the engine out, hang up... After you tell them they're morons!

[91BNR32]

GCG have them listed for AU$1,328.80 each.?

Can't see anywhere $2095 for 2. I'll keep looking see of anything else is cheaper out there

[DVS JEZ]

Controlling boost pressure.

As for turbo swap, give a few places a call.

If they tell you they need to take the engine out, hang up... After you tell them they're morons!

Ask deano. Haha he is doing his -5 upgrade

At the moment. He has spent 2 days so far. He is spewing he didnt pull the motor out

[Piggaz]

Ask deano. Haha he is doing his -5 upgrade

At the moment. He has spent 2 days so far. He is spewing he didnt pull the motor out

I spose it comes with experience. I don't have it but know people that can have them out and in within 5 hours.

Also, get Deano to call or PM me!

[DVS JEZ]

Holy hell. They Must have done a few sets.

Ill tell him tomorrow

[Bsa]

Brad has shown me the secrets for turbo removal it's very easy once you know how

[Nee-san]

Is it worth the lag and just going to 300kw? I don't think so. Besides its been discussed to death. -7 300kw beats -5 300kw down the quarter. Don't know where I saw it, but one of the -5 vs -7 threads yielded that.

What kind of sick individual buys -5's to make 300Kw, unless they are planning to go further at a later date ?

[91BNR32]

Everyone talks about -5s vs -7s vs -9s etc. I presume people referring to the Garrett 2860 when they say this?