Turbo protection/warranty

[Brichinelo]

I am guessing, turbos were replaced without pulling the engine out, right? How long did it take?

According to Robby and Mark they plan on dropping the whole engine . They said it’s quicker that way as opposed to leaving the engine in there. Mark is taking my car on Friday early in the am out to Robby’a garage and coming back the same day to drop my car back off. They confirmed all they need is the day and it will be done including the Afe intakes.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

According to Robby and Mark they plan on dropping the whole engine . They said it’s quicker that way as opposed to leaving the engine in there. Mark is taking my car on Friday early in the am out to Robby’a garage and coming back the same day to drop my car back off. They confirmed all they need is the day and it will be done including the Afe intakes.

Oh. For some reason i thought it was already done.

 

[Brichinelo]

Oh. For some reason i thought it was already done.

I’ll post some pics once done on Friday

 

[Camoguy]

"The forum was saying aftermarket panel filters in particular Aem can cause poor filtration for the turbos."

BriStinga, I saw someone mention it earlier in your thread. Is there more information about the panel filters elsewhere? I have hot rodded cars for years but I want me Stinger to last a long time. I have only added a oil catch can and the AEM filters as mods and kept everything else stock just because of mods causing longevity and warranty issues. I was considering the last mod to be adding HKS spark plugs, but maybe not. it took a lot of saving and asking my wife to get my Stinger. I want it to last.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

I don't think that damage was done because of the panel filters, but luck of them. Almost looks like previous owner removed the filters completely and run like that for some time.

 

[Brichinelo]

"The forum was saying aftermarket panel filters in particular Aem can cause poor filtration for the turbos."

BriStinga, I saw someone mention it earlier in your thread. Is there more information about the panel filters elsewhere? I have hot rodded cars for years but I want me Stinger to last a long time. I have only added a oil catch can and the AEM filters as mods and kept everything else stock just because of mods causing longevity and warranty issues. I was considering the last mod to be adding HKS spark plugs, but maybe not. it took a lot of saving and asking my wife to get my Stinger. I want it to last.

What @Ohiocruiser said ….not technically my Aem panel filters that caused the issue but maybe had to do with it really not sure but my car was used and had obvious ecu tampering which pointed to a aftermarket ecu tune thinking about it logically . I did swap my oem filters back in after going through this and advice from the forum but my case is completely different than yours so I wouldn’t worry . It’s plenty of other forum members running those filters without problems . Maybe someone else will chime in and give you some detail behind that

 

[D.J.]

I don't think that damage was done because of the panel filters, but luck of them. Almost looks like previous owner removed the filters completely and run like that for some time.

And accidentally left an open bag extra coarse Garnet near the inlet with 1 side filter missing...

Maybe the previous owner was a garnet smuggler and decided a good hiding spot for a bag of Garnet was inside one of the OEM airboxes....

 

[RedCal]

What @Ohiocruiser said ….not technically my Aem panel filters that caused the issue but maybe had to do with it really not sure but my car was used and had obvious ecu tampering which pointed to a aftermarket ecu tune thinking about it logically . I did swap my oem filters back in after going through this and advice from the forum but my case is completely different than yours so I wouldn’t worry . It’s plenty of other forum members running those filters with problems . Maybe someone else will chime in and give you some detail behind that

There was an intake setup (don't remember what manufacturer) that was known to separate often they may have used it and never checked it... I'll see if I can find the thread

EDIT... can't find it... maybe the SSR, Agency?

 

[Brichinelo]

Big shoutout to Mark Russell and Big Turbo Robby. Took great care of me with the turbos and Afe intakes. Back in the game like I never left. One of the turbo blades was chewed up pretty bad after breaking it down. Big burden off my shoulder. Let the build continue. Last two turbo pics are of the used ones just purchased.

 

[AtomicGTL]

Glad it worked out op,

Having connections like that are wholesome and awesome.

 

[Brichinelo]

Glad it worked out op,

Having connections like that are wholesome and awesome.

Networking at its finest . Thanks my dude

 

[SRV]

I cannot believe how bad the original turbos are!

Have you done a compression and leak-down test on the engine to check for damage?

Those turbo pieces had to be injested into the engine, that, plus the unfiltered debris which caused the blade-damage in the first place.

 

[Brichinelo]

I cannot believe how bad the original turbos are!

Have you done a compression and leak-down test on the engine to check for damage?

Those turbo pieces had to be injested into the engine, that, plus the unfiltered debris which caused the blade-damage in the first place.

Not sure. I had some local guys work on my car for me. I’ll ask but I don’t think they did. Could be wrong . Don’t quote me. Car is running better than ever and feels great as opposed to when I was driving with the bad turbos

 

[SRV]

Not sure. I had some local guys work on my car for me. I’ll ask but I don’t think they did. Could be wrong . Don’t quote me. Car is running better than ever and feels great as opposed to when I was driving with the bad turbos

Glad to hear it is running better!

Since the intercooler is between the turbos and cylinders - I'd have the intercooler taken off and inspected to see what condition it is in.

 

[Brichinelo]

Glad to hear it is running better!

Since the intercooler is between the turbos and cylinders - I'd have the intercooler taken off and inspected to see what condition it is in.

My local guys stated they didn’t feel the need to do the compression leak down test. That test just removed any excess dirt or things Caught in the engine ? I still should have this done correct ?

 

[SRV]

My local guys stated they didn’t feel the need to do the compression leak down test. That test just removed any excess dirt or things Caught in the engine ? I still should have this done correct ?

No, that's not their purpose - they will help tell you if you have any damaged cylinders/pistons/rings.

After ingesting all that debris into your engine, you should definitely have it done, and I'd recommend finding another shop to do it.

Do a Google search using the term 'engine dirt ingestion', and let us know what you find.

 

[Brichinelo]

No, that's not their purpose - they will help tell you if you have any damaged cylinders/pistons/rings.

After ingesting all that debris into your engine, you should definitely have it done, and I'd recommend finding another shop to do it.

Do a Google search using the term 'engine dirt ingestion', and let us know what you find.

Definitely will be getting this done. Very informative !

 

[Brichinelo]

No, that's not their purpose - they will help tell you if you have any damaged cylinders/pistons/rings.

After ingesting all that debris into your engine, you should definitely have it done, and I'd recommend finding another shop to do it.

Do a Google search using the term 'engine dirt ingestion', and let us know what you find.

Is this process called compression leak down test ? That’s what I will be asking the shop to do?

 

[SRV]

Is this process called compression leak down test ? That’s what I will be asking the shop to do?

No, they are 2 different tests:
1 - Compression test
2 - Leak down test

Again if you're interested, you can Google the terms to see how each works.

 

[Brichinelo]

No, they are 2 different tests:
1 - Compression test
2 - Leak down test

Again if you're interested, you can Google the terms to see how each works.

I called a shop today to inquire about it. About $400 for three hours of labor. Called a Kia dealership and they quoted $600. Definitely a test worth getting done after what I went through. Thanks and I’ll dig into these tests on my own with some research and what not.