Mali2ude final build for Power Tour 08

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Originally Posted by camcojb

the stock inlet fittings from Precision are .040" restrictors. That's already smaller than what most people use. I do have a set of .035" restrictors from a GT ball-bearing turbo setup I had on another car, tempted to give them a try.

Jody

I would just to see if it makes a difference. I went through 2 months of turbo problems 1 summer just trying to remember everything people told me to try. I hope that fixes it!!

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by J2SpeedandCustom

I would just to see if it makes a difference. I went through 2 months of turbo problems 1 summer just trying to remember everything people told me to try. I hope that fixes it!!

well, didn't stop it, but seemed to make it take longer till it happens. I'm thinking I have an issue with this turbo. It's fine running down the road and under acceleration. Got home, no smoke, but I let it idle for 30 seconds or so and it was back.

Oh, and I picked up an exhaust leak with the wot stuff...............

Gonna take a break, and let it cool off. I'll pull all the plugs just to make sure it's not an engine problem, and see if I can find the new leak. Sounds like a header gasket, and I'm using those felt-type 2000 degree gaskets.

Jody

Jody

[1970cuda]

all these 64 chevelles are a problem...sounds like it is time to put it on craigslist and call it a day

[camcojb]

well, barring a miracle from Precision Turbo on Tuesday the car ain't gonna make Power Tour this year. I just finished pulling the turbo, no obvious signs of oil leakage. But it's positively coming from that turbo somehow, as the plugs are spotless, there is no other way to get oil into that pipe.

I've had e-mails suggesting to just not idle for any period of time, but on Power Tour you might have 1-2 hours of idling/slow moving to get into a particular venue. So your cooling system better be up to task, and the car better not smoke...........

It's been real and it's been fun updating the thread, but it hasn't been real fun................ Thanks for all the comments, and I'll let you know Tuesday what's happening.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Jody sorry I didn't look back through the thread. What turbos are you running?

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by J2SpeedandCustom

Jody sorry I didn't look back through the thread. What turbos are you running?

Precision PT 6776RE ball bearing turbos.

Jody

[CRCRFT78]

Its not over until the fat lady sings, she might be humming, but shes not singing yet. We're pulling for you on this one.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Sorry to here about that situation Jody. Hopin for a miracle.

[blowngasr]

somebody give that fat lady some qtr pounders with cheese,large fries,an a 64 oz coke.......... jody needs some time......

[camcojb]

just get your butt over here and start buffing............. Well, the fat lady appears to be singing. I just got off the phone with Precision and the turbo needs to be sent in to be checked. I've tried everything he suggested as possible issues already, so the only thing left is a visible inspection and repair.

I mentioned the build, 70000 views on three sites, Power Tour, etc. but the bottom line is that they do not stock this particular turbo, and it would take a few days to assemble one. So, it was close but no cigar.

I appreciate the support and feedback from you guys throughout this build, it's made it a lot more fun. I feel good, I got the car done, but a mechanical issue is beyond my control.

Jody