Forced Induction

[KingOfCool]

Ok guys, i really need to clarify this. Is it really true that Forced Induction engine be it factory spec or simply bolt ons consume gallons of petrol, easily breakdown and require lots of money to run and maintain OR for a properly tune turbo (right size, boost etc.) and maybe boost control (low boost for mild driving and higher when there is the adrenalin rush), also regular normal maintenance, that the difference isnt that much and its bearable?

Need the find the truth behind the turbo myth.

 

[L2TurboFool]

it depends on wat kinda turbo u hav under the hood..
and it also depends on the way u drive..u rev all the time and bla bla bla..also causes higher fuel consumption..
damages?if u dont maintain ur turbo properly..say bye bye..!

 

[[PIMPIN]]

all i can say is that for turbo cars, maintenance is key

regardless of whether it is stock or highly modified.. keep it well maintained and it will serve u well..

 

[flamefox850]

Originally posted by [PIMPIN]@Nov 9 2004, 14:22
all i can say is that for turbo cars, maintenance is key

regardless of whether it is stock or highly modified.. keep it well maintained and it will serve u well..

totally agree with u...if u mix and match how many brand of performance parts for ur car also dun give damage as long as it match carefully.
maintainance would be..regular servicing (oil, filter bla bla) and repair immediately for whatever sound or something wrong happen to ur car.
always visit ur worksyop and make friend with ur mechanic..ask him this and that and u'll know what causes car's problem.
there is no such thing as old engine will always making problem. it will run almost like new engine if all necessary parts replace with new parts

p/s: my car is also mix and match many parts (it is perodua's engine rebored 1.4mm to fit L2 piston) but still reliable for daily use (at least travel 40-50km per day). never stall at traffic light or and kind of problem like that