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Old 02-24-2009   #11
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Re: Compressor Surge

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Originally Posted by ecoli View Post
Real compressor surge comes from the compressor and happens when a turbo makes too much boost at too low of an RPM. It's common to see if on 61mm turbos without anti-surge comp housing when running 20+psi on a 2.0l. They often surge bad when during spool in the 20-30psi range in the mid RPMs.
This.

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Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer View Post
As others have stated, the BOV has nothing to do with the killing of your turbos. I would start by looking into your oiling system. Maybe you have too much/not enough oil pressure at the turbo?
and this.

How is your feed line? That E16g failure description sounds like a failed thrust bearing on the turbo.
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