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SpendOne · 09-05-2008, 03:12 AM

After a long night I just got home. My car broke on the last run , pic is after this story. I just recently installed a new turbo since my old one is going to be sent out for repair, leaking oil out of oil seal/cir clip. So since the new turbo went on, I was curious to see what it will do. i knew from the gate that this thing will spool slower then anything I have ever owned. Its a Holset with a 14cm T3 Turbine housing (comparable to a .80-.90 a/r). Took the car down the 1/4 and it finally hit full boost at 6500rpms. The turbo flow rate at 33 psi was showing 55lbs/min which it decent. I just didn't have the revs to take advantage of it. The car went a best of 11.9@122mph on 93 pump and blowing the tires of as usual.

So to cut it short, it was the last run of the night and the car FINALLY hooked! I over revved first not knowing that it was going to come out as good as it did. Limiter is set to 8500 rpms on stock motor and valve train. Needless to say the car really didn't go anywhere past 1st gear. My guess is that I floated a valve which decide to take everything else out along its way.

Here is a pic of the damage without taking anything apart. Looks like the valve is stuck on the topside of the piston through the plug well.

teh DIRT · 09-05-2008, 05:53 AM

fun times. lol.

CHAOS · 09-05-2008, 07:04 AM

damn son.

alwaysinboost · 09-05-2008, 07:59 AM

ouch... that sucks man.

TalonTsi97 · 09-05-2008, 08:36 AM

Sucks to hear Matt, but you know it's a reason to build it better. How did everything go for the pick up/ride home? I fell asleep after i talked to you last. Hope it all worked out for ya.

cmr076 · 09-05-2008, 08:42 AM

see matt, if you were just watching your kids like you were supposed to be this would have never happened!

RayArroyo · 09-05-2008, 09:02 AM

good luck, im sure you will have it back up and running in about 1 week lol

PaleDSM · 09-05-2008, 09:04 AM

If I broke at Atco as much as you have since I have known you I would never ever go there again. LMAO

Gorilla Unit 33 · 09-05-2008, 11:42 AM

BlackBulletTSi · 09-05-2008, 12:10 PM

LoL ouch sorry to hear. sounds fun though

SpendOne · 09-05-2008, 12:43 PM

To further the story even more. I called AAA for a tow, took them 2.5 hours to make it out to me. When they got there they told me that they couldnt tow my car b/c I have a racing seat and upgraded calipers (stock). They wanted to charge me 250.00 to tow me 15 or so miles. I ended calling TalonTSI97 and he got his friend to come and get me. It sucks that this is the first time Ive used my AAA since applying for it and this is what happened. Thanks to Bizee for staying all night with me. olMyTSI hung out as long as he could knowing he had work EARLY in the AM. Obviously thanks to Camaro MIKE!!!!!!

TalonTsi97 · 09-05-2008, 01:35 PM

Good to hear my boy came threw for ya, haven't had a chance to talk to him yet today to find out how you guys made out. I woulda tried to make the trip to but i was already home and had to be at school at 8am.

SpendOne · 09-05-2008, 01:59 PM

I hear ya, no biggie. I was actually just happpy to get home before the sun came up.

Evo8kid · 09-05-2008, 02:27 PM

what does the seat or calipers have to do with anything? like people dont tow shells of cars all the time

1988 Olds · 09-05-2008, 02:30 PM

AAA is for normal cars that break down not cars that are being modded and raced. They aren't expecting someone with a modded car to call them for towing. Although that really sucks dude thats how they make thier money. Imagine if everyone with a modded car like most of us called them when something went wrong.

AMF Racing · 09-05-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1988 Olds

AAA is for normal cars that break down not cars that are being modded and raced. They aren't expecting someone with a modded car to call them for towing. Although that really sucks dude thats how they make thier money. Imagine if everyone with a modded car like most of us called them when something went wrong.

I've never had any problems. I've had some pretty serious modded cars, and I have broken down at the track. Never once been refused from being towed, that's bs and I would def be making a phone call on that one.

alwaysinboost · 09-05-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SpendOne

To further the story even more. I called AAA for a tow, took them 2.5 hours to make it out to me. When they got there they told me that they couldnt tow my car b/c I have a racing seat and upgraded calipers (stock). They wanted to charge me 250.00 to tow me 15 or so miles. I ended calling TalonTSI97 and he got his friend to come and get me. It sucks that this is the first time Ive used my AAA since applying for it and this is what happened. Thanks to Bizee for staying all night with me. olMyTSI hung out as long as he could knowing he had work EARLY in the AM. Obviously thanks to Camaro MIKE!!!!!!

thats total BS about AAA. as long as its a street legal car with valid reg & ins. you shouldn't have a problem. some of the drivers are d1cks I guess and just looking to make an extra buck or two on the side.

Stefan and I used them all the time to tow our cars all over the place. we both have the AAA gold membership which gets you a free ride home upto 100 miles away as many as 5 times a year. just so happens that I'm less then 100 miles from Atco, Etown, Cecil, Island & Maple Gove so as long as I go to one of those tracks its all good. I'm pretty sure I've been towed home from all of them, they don't make a cent on me :D

Eclipse GSX 61 · 09-05-2008, 03:09 PM

See like I said earlier we drive loads of poop that have a tendency to fall apart at the most convenient of times. Gotta love em.

1988 Olds · 09-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Hmmm damn didn't know they would tow anything. I had been thinking about getting AAA for when I want to take my Cutlass to the track or on a long drive. In that case thats really upsetting they didn't tow you and I would defiantly be making a call to them today to complain.

turbo4g63 · 09-05-2008, 06:14 PM

Thats why i didnt even bother getting AAA. 9/10 times they take forever to get to you, and when they finally do, they can't do anything for you. Lucky for my i have friends w/ big trucks and car trailers.

Sucks to hear about your motor...hopefully the damage is minimal so you can get it back on the road asap

09-05-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Sucks to hear Matt, but you know it's a reason to build it better. How did everything go for the pick up/ride home? I fell asleep after i talked to you last. Hope it all worked out for ya. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-05-2008, 08:42 AM	#6
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	see matt, if you were just watching your kids like you were supposed to be this would have never happened! __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

09-05-2008, 09:02 AM	#7
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	good luck, im sure you will have it back up and running in about 1 week lol __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

09-05-2008, 09:04 AM	#8
PaleDSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Pa Member #274 iTrader: (1)	If I broke at Atco as much as you have since I have known you I would never ever go there again. LMAO __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra

09-05-2008, 11:42 AM	#9
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09-05-2008, 07:04 AM	#3
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	damn son.

09-05-2008, 07:59 AM	#4
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	ouch... that sucks man.

09-05-2008, 12:10 PM	#10
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09-05-2008, 12:43 PM	#11
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	To further the story even more. I called AAA for a tow, took them 2.5 hours to make it out to me. When they got there they told me that they couldnt tow my car b/c I have a racing seat and upgraded calipers (stock). They wanted to charge me 250.00 to tow me 15 or so miles. I ended calling TalonTSI97 and he got his friend to come and get me. It sucks that this is the first time Ive used my AAA since applying for it and this is what happened. Thanks to Bizee for staying all night with me. olMyTSI hung out as long as he could knowing he had work EARLY in the AM. Obviously thanks to Camaro MIKE!!!!!! __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

09-05-2008, 01:35 PM	#12
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Good to hear my boy came threw for ya, haven't had a chance to talk to him yet today to find out how you guys made out. I woulda tried to make the trip to but i was already home and had to be at school at 8am. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-05-2008, 01:59 PM	#13
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	I hear ya, no biggie. I was actually just happpy to get home before the sun came up. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

09-05-2008, 02:27 PM	#14
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	what does the seat or calipers have to do with anything? like people dont tow shells of cars all the time __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

09-05-2008, 02:30 PM	#15
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	AAA is for normal cars that break down not cars that are being modded and raced. They aren't expecting someone with a modded car to call them for towing. Although that really sucks dude thats how they make thier money. Imagine if everyone with a modded car like most of us called them when something went wrong. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

09-05-2008, 03:09 PM	#18
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	See like I said earlier we drive loads of poop that have a tendency to fall apart at the most convenient of times. Gotta love em. __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

09-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#19
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	Hmmm damn didn't know they would tow anything. I had been thinking about getting AAA for when I want to take my Cutlass to the track or on a long drive. In that case thats really upsetting they didn't tow you and I would defiantly be making a call to them today to complain. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

09-05-2008, 06:14 PM	#20
turbo4g63 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: near west chester Member #1057 My Ride: 98' 4runner iTrader: (0)	Thats why i didnt even bother getting AAA. 9/10 times they take forever to get to you, and when they finally do, they can't do anything for you. Lucky for my i have friends w/ big trucks and car trailers. Sucks to hear about your motor...hopefully the damage is minimal so you can get it back on the road asap __________________ Bill If you guys see a possum...try to kill it, it's not a pet!

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