mike18t
11/8/2004 6:46:09 PM
Just thought i would show a pic of my glowing turbo after a fast bit of driving!
My glowing turbo
David_K
11/8/2004 7:01:46 PM
It might be too hot. it could melt the O2 sensor and maybe even the Cat
mike18t
11/8/2004 7:06:46 PM
It was glowing that hot just after i had finished doing a top speed test, so the turbo was on full boost for some time.
audiboy1618
11/8/2004 8:29:06 PM
I hope the engine was running at that point, right?
mike18t
11/9/2004 12:45:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: audiboy1618
I hope the engine was running at that point, right?
Yes i left the engine running, i would never turn it off with the turbo looking like that.
clconversion
11/9/2004 1:26:30 PM
wow what kind of boost are you running out of that i've never seen my turbo glow like that before WOW
David_K
11/9/2004 2:55:27 PM
How long did you test the top speed? 2 hours? That is way to hot. seriously dont do it again. Go out and buy DEI turbo insulation kit.
Vader
11/9/2004 4:08:42 PM
Holy Crap, That can't be good.
mike18t
11/9/2004 7:25:47 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: clconversion
wow what kind of boost are you running out of that i've never seen my turbo glow like that before WOW
Im just running a a 1.8 T Sport, 150 bhp (uk spec) with a 710 N dv valve, i have seen turbos hotter than that but just not on a 1.8.
mike18t
11/9/2004 7:28:02 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: David_K
How long did you test the top speed? 2 hours? That is way to hot. seriously dont do it again. Go out and buy DEI turbo insulation kit.
I was going for 10 mins, Most turbos do get hot after they have been used on full boost @ 140 mph
mike18t
11/9/2004 7:43:59 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: Vader
Holy Crap, That can't be good.
I think my camera makes it appear hotter, but after running my car on full boost for 10 mins i think its going to give off a hefty glow! As long as you give it time to cool itself down i cant see any problems, Its very rare for it to glow like that, it only happens when you drive it to excess.
David_K
11/9/2004 8:35:39 PM
if you have a UK spec A4 how can you measure in MPH. And plus the A4 is limited to + 130mph, from the gear ratios. IZVe driven my car on trips for like 8-10 hours strait at around 120mph never dipping below 65 mph. And it didnt glow like that. It also could be that your K03 doesnt dispearse heat as well as a garret turbo.
PaulA4
11/10/2004 7:53:08 AM
UK works in MPH dude we hate KM/H!
I've had mine show about 143mph on the clock which at that speed is about 128-130 in real terms.
My turbo will glow to but not that brightly, it's the picture that makes it look worse than it is.
clconversion
11/10/2004 8:29:14 AM
is yours chipped or anything or stock 7-8psi
clconversion
11/10/2004 8:57:19 AM
WOW what kind of camara are you using there I've never seen a purple turbo
PaulA4
11/10/2004 9:16:24 AM
My phone camera took this pic of mine a few weeks back
David_K
11/10/2004 9:49:11 AM
I think its the UK turbos. They suck dick.
PaulA4
11/10/2004 10:25:50 AM
What turbo do you guys have then?
mike18t
11/10/2004 1:48:35 PM
mike18t
11/10/2004 1:50:02 PM
They are no different to your american turbos, ours are just better
quote:
ORIGINAL: David_K
I think its the UK turbos. They suck dick.
clconversion
11/10/2004 1:52:24 PM
i'm pretty sure he was just joking with you wheres that UK sence of humor
PaulA4
11/10/2004 2:09:13 PM
LOL did Mike take offence?
Lighten up dude
mike18t
11/10/2004 2:41:40 PM
Not me dude, lol, just telling it how it is
quote:
ORIGINAL: PaulA4
LOL did Mike take offence?
Lighten up dude
David_K
11/10/2004 6:15:27 PM
Actually the US turbos are better than the UK turbos. the UK turbos have plastic turbines. go ahead take a look. they also say "playskool" on them.
