2.4L LE5 Performance Tech 16 valve 171 hp EcoTec with 163 lb-ft of torque
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What will my turbo break 1st?

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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What will my turbo break 1st?

Just been a little concerned trying to make sure i have as little problems as possible with this turbo going on in 2 weeks. do you think i'll be fine with the mods i have in my sig or will i break some of these things? I will be trying to put down 270whp.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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not sure....i pooped a rod within 100 miles on my 2.2
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by slowbalt19
not sure....i pooped a rod within 100 miles on my 2.2
...must resist jokes...too much...


it's until you get the crank end of the rod, then... usually followed by
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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...must resist jokes...too much...


it's until you get the crank end of the rod, then... usually followed by
thats what it did at 4500rpm's threw a rod threw the pan and the front of block
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Probably your trans. But not anytime soon. You will be able to tune it, so you have what you need to make it last. It might be an axle if you catch it just right one day.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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I would say axles first(they might take abuse for awhile but one day....SNAP!.....), tranny and engine will become less reliable at higher power levels but I think they should still take it....
I would invest in motor/trans mounts if you havnt already.....it will help with wheel hopping....
Down the road, I would look into a shift kit or something for your tranny aswell.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Well, I have zero wheel hop right now with the auto tranny but i dont know if the high hp will change that
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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my had some, then again i only got to drive it an hour
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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With that much hp I think you may have wheel hop issues, but the only way you'll know for sure is when you get to driving it haha. Best of luck with the turbo though man!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slowbalt19
thats what it did at 4500rpm's threw a rod threw the pan and the front of block
my buddy just did that exact same thing on his sentra SE-R...an 04 with, get this, NO BOOST. Friggen bolt ons and that thing threw a rod and parts of his crank through the oil pan.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I'd say the tranny. Mine is starting to go already with 27,000 miles. I run a mild 55 shot of nitrous, so I'm not pushing anywhere near 270 whp. Best of luck though, maybe mine is a fluke
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by obxmush
I'd say the tranny. Mine is starting to go already with 27,000 miles. I run a mild 55 shot of nitrous, so I'm not pushing anywhere near 270 whp. Best of luck though, maybe mine is a fluke
typically we call this a lemon....and i dont believe the engine will be a problem....howver i do get some wheelhop now with just an exhaust so id expect some with the adding of a turbo...
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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well everyone with wheelhop, do you have autos? cuz i thought autos ate wheel hop, i dont have any at all now. and, as far as the 55 shot, its my belief that n20 comes on really hard compared to superchargers and turbos so it would be alot harder on the trans i think.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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mines a 5spd
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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your pocket book
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