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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Just thought i would show a pic of my glowing turbo after a fast bit of driving!My glowing turbo
 
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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It might be too hot. it could melt the O2 sensor and maybe even the Cat
 
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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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.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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I hope the engine was running at that point, right?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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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.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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wow what kind of boost are you running out of that i've never seen my turbo glow like that before WOW
 
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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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.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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Holy Crap, That can't be good.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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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.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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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
 
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