Compressor Wheel Damage

[nismovzr2003]

Apart from something entering through the front of the compressor cover, is there any other situations that would cause serious damage to the comp wheel?

http://s850.photobucket.com/user/Aaron_McLean/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150315_115713_zpsnpp5tzy3.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

I have always run my turbo with a filter, filter is not damaged so I'm trying to work what has caused this damage.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[Guest]

Holy ****. Did it lose power all of a sudden or gradually drop off or what? Is it a foam filter or pleated style?

[ADIKT]

That's not a pleasant sight

[nismovzr2003]

 evowrx said:

Holy ****. Did it lose power all of a sudden or gradually drop off or what? Is it a foam filter or pleated style?

HKS foam filter.

No idea how it happened, havent lost power suddenly. Have recently had engine rebuilt and tuned, has been running amazingly since then. Took filter off this morning as I had some wiring to install underneath the intake pipe / filter area and saw that eye sore.

[gotasuby]

Foam filter is your problem.

[nismovzr2003]

 gotasuby said:

Foam filter is your problem.

How has the foam filter caused it? This filter has run on this turbo for 20-30,000 km with no problems previously.

I have heard that a lot of people dont recommend using foam type filters, because they can break down over time and get sucked into the turbo, however as i said the filter is not damaged.

Cheers

[Guest]

Prob look undamaged but small chunks come off and go thro comp. Check murches fb theres a few on there that look like that.

[nismovzr2003]

 evowrx said:

Prob look undamaged but small chunks come off and go thro comp. Check murches fb theres a few on there that look like that.

Yes will the turbo should be an easy fix. What damage has it done to the engine is what I'm more concerned about.

Whats a could means of contacting Steve Murch other than by phone?

[nismovzr2003]

 nismovzr2003 said:

Yes will the turbo should be an easy fix. What damage has it done to the engine is what I'm more concerned about.

Whats a could means of contacting Steve Murch other than by phone?

*good*

[Guest]

Phones best. Issue with him is time hes way to busy all the time. Good thing is he doesnt price himself to reduce demand which some people do.

Unsure if alltech would fit a new comp to it or not. Talk to steve see if he has time to do it or can put you onto someone who can.

[nismovzr2003]

Wondering if its worth while upgrading to a gtx series core and front cover. How would the 3071 or 3076 perform in comparison to the gt3082?

If i was to rebuild mine with new comp wheel, ceramic bearings, etc would i be looking at similar money?

[Guest]

Ceramics thro steve arent expensive think hes the only guy doing them. Only he can give you a price tho dude. Def be a lot cheaper than a new chra let alone a gtx one. Depends on budget and time tho tbh.

[Rosssub]

 nismovzr2003 said:

What damage has it done to the engine is what I'm more concerned about.

Would there be evidence of how far the chunks/filings have gone through the intake? Pieces wedged in the IC or stuck to the intake walls?

Surely be worth checking and cleaning out the IC and pipework at least.

[nismovzr2003]

What's peoples thoughts about upgrading to a gtx core and cover and reuse my existing exhaust housing?

I don't believe they do a gtx3082r, what would one use?

GTX 3071 or 3076?

Any ideas would be awesome.

Cheers

[Guest]

 evowrx said:

Ceramics thro steve arent expensive think hes the only guy doing them. Only he can give you a price tho dude. Def be a lot cheaper than a new chra let alone a gtx one. Depends on budget and time tho tbh.

This but depends what you want out of it and where you want your powerband.

[nismovzr2003]

 evowrx said:

This but depends what you want out of it and where you want your powerband.

im just wondering if the 3082 is right for my setup. I could look to just replace the comp wheel and leave things as they are or possibly look at a gtx 3071 or 3076.

[Guest]

What power do you want and where do you want power? Also are you prepared to push boost up to 30psi?

[nismovzr2003]

 evowrx said:

What power do you want and where do you want power? Also are you prepared to push boost up to 30psi?

i'm running 26psi on high boost on my 2.1 CDB with kelford cams and seeing 400hp atw. I think my cam's arent dialed in correctly as i should be seeing more power than that. I was seeing 430hp on my 2L ODB, same turbo different cam's.

[Guest]

What were old cams?

[nismovzr2003]

 evowrx said:

What were old cams?

factory v3 sti

[nismovzr2003]

I still think cam's aren't completely right. They were dialed in to what kelford had recommended however others have said it might need changing.

[Guest]

Same tuner?

[nismovzr2003]

 evowrx said:

Same tuner?

good point, no different.

[nismovzr2003]

Apart from Steve Murch, does anyone know any good turbo repairers in the manawatu / palmerston north area?

[nismovzr2003]

 nismovzr2003 said:

good point, no different.

Apologies didnt sound right, yes different tuners.