Turbo motor longevity, is it a problem??

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Jun 2, 2008 | 09:23 PM

Redy2Go WS6

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From: okc, ok

Turbo motor longevity, is it a problem??

I have recently been told that a LS turbo motor setup will need a complete rebuild each year since the LS1 was never designed for the heat and stress of a turbocharged system, unless they have it completely built with adjustable parts such as the adjustable rockers etc... and would need a rocker adjustment once every month. Can some turbo people here please tell me the truth about how it is living with a LS turbo motor setup, and what your experience has been with maintenance over the first 1-2 years. Are you a daily driver with the setup? how many miles have you driven with what kind of maintenance? I preferably would like to hear some feedback from some who have driven at least 5k miles or 1 year or more on their LS turbo setups.

Jun 2, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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Make damn sure whoever told you that never touches your car!

My total maintenance with my twin turbo C5 (650-700 rwhp) has been oil changes every 3,000 miles.

Jun 3, 2008 | 12:06 AM

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I just pulled out my forged 347. It had almost 65k in 2 1/2 years. A bearing was going out in it. The motor was in great shape except for the bearing. Work out of the truck on a daily basis. Same maitenance schedule as when it had a stock engine.

Jun 3, 2008 | 12:33 AM

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Three trips from TX to GA in he same year every 3k oil change every 10 k plug change depending how hard I run it. Who ever told you that is not that bright. The maintance level goes up with the hp goals and the turbo system type.