Turbo Break-In??

71chevellejohn said:

So, with me taking Friday off from work, I think I'll be able to finish this install and fire up this beater this weekend.

Is there anything I need to do as far as breaking in the turbo?

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You dont necessarily have to, but i would recommend unplugging the distributor and cranking excessively (watch the op come up) so you know youve fed oil to the turbo before startup...then, rock on!

71chevellejohn said:

So, with me taking Friday off from work, I think I'll be able to finish this install and fire up this beater this weekend.

Is there anything I need to do as far as breaking in the turbo?

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Not really, I'd just be sure to let it run at a low speed for a bit to get oiled well. It wouldn't hurt to pull the feed line and put some oil in it. Treat it as you would a new engine, or any engine for that matter - don't beat on it till it's warmed up etc.. Otherwise, get after it.

turbostang said:

Not really, I'd just be sure to let it run at a low speed for a bit to get oiled well. It wouldn't hurt to pull the feed line and put some oil in it. Treat it as you would a new engine, or any engine for that matter - don't beat on it till it's warmed up etc.. Otherwise, get after it.

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I had planned on doing this, just didn't want to blow it up before its time.

71chevellejohn said:

I had planned on doing this, just didn't want to blow it up before its time.

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They spin so slow at idle, that it has plenty of time to get oil to it. Especially if Dave put it together - he uses Lucas oil treatment for assembly, it is some super-slick shit. Some cars, with the bigger turbos, spin VERY slow at idle. You could damn near count the R's as it spins.