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npaulseth
03-13-2006, 08:49 PM
Car: 92 Talon AWD Auto
Mods: 3" turbo back, MBC.

Hey guys, my turbo just seized on me (13G). The car doesn't smoke or anything like that, just has no power. I am looking to drive the car to MN wednesday so I can put on my SCM61/Manifold/Wastegate from Eau Claire. Think I will run into any problems?

Thanks

Noah
CVD
03-13-2006, 10:14 PM
Yes. You have to have some way to relieve the exhaust pressure. I believe you can burn your valves otherwise. You could take the WG arm off but I'm not sure if thats enough.
Goat Blower
03-13-2006, 10:22 PM
Disconnect the boost controller and plug the line so your wastegate stays open as much as possible. You shouldn't have any issue driving it, just keep your foot off the loud pedal and take it easy getting here.

You could also remove your upper IC pipe and attach your MAS and flex pipe directly to the TB, the elbow should have about the same diameter opening as the stock turbo, about 2 1/8".
npaulseth
03-13-2006, 10:49 PM
Thanks guys. You have been very helpful.
Kracka
03-13-2006, 11:02 PM
If driving it is a must, I'd disconnect the WG flapper arm (or wire it open) and stay off the gas as much as possible.
rst95eclipse
03-13-2006, 11:17 PM
Disconnect the boost controller and plug the line so your wastegate stays open as much as possible. You shouldn't have any issue driving it, just keep your foot off the loud pedal and take it easy getting here.

You could also remove your upper IC pipe and attach your MAS and flex pipe directly to the TB, the elbow should have about the same diameter opening as the stock turbo, about 2 1/8".
Do this. But I'd try to find something else to drive, which would be the safest bet.
Swifty1638
03-13-2006, 11:41 PM
what are you coming to MN for noah?

-A. Swift
npaulseth
03-14-2006, 12:13 AM
what are you coming to MN for noah?

-A. Swift

To buy a manifold/wastegate/oil lines so I can install my SCM.

What are you doing on Wed? Get my text?
Pushit2.0
03-14-2006, 10:07 AM
If the shaft breaks you could loose all of your oil thew the turbo, which is not good. Find a ride do not drive your car.

~John
turbo2086
03-14-2006, 10:15 AM
I'm in eau claire too. If you don't have a ride, I might be able to go.