View Full Version : Too much mileage for Turbo Bolt on?


Charock
11-09-2009, 08:19 PM
Hi Guy,

I'm new to Scion Life, had a question. I have a 08 Gen 2 XB and was looking at the Descendant bolt on Turbo kit and I have 35,000 miles.

Am I too late in the game for good results or should the engine respond well?

Thanks for any advice!

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Persistence overcomes Resistance!

rosedaleny806
11-09-2009, 08:21 PM
no way. people boost at much higher mileage then u. do it

DezodDon
11-09-2009, 08:56 PM
Do it. That's nothing for toyota.

gingles
11-09-2009, 09:30 PM
i started at like 50k lol

t_urbo_C_harged
11-09-2009, 09:36 PM
x3! Your motor is just barely broken in! :)

azntct
11-09-2009, 09:49 PM
do it do it do it

weezyfbayba
11-09-2009, 10:05 PM
i boosted at 32k at 40k now

Charock
11-09-2009, 10:59 PM
what kit do you have, and thx for the replies guys. Also any reviews on the descendant they asking for 4k, but I'm guessing probably worth 100bhp with a 5 speed. I want to throw my steel wheels with hub caps back on to punk a few cats, haha..

deathbyc4
11-09-2009, 11:03 PM
i was boosted from 35,500 til 72k then i busted my rings on one piston. more than likely something i did to cause it but yea, go ahead and boost it!

Prototype_xB
11-09-2009, 11:33 PM
what kit do you have, and thx for the replies guys. Also any reviews on the descendant they asking for 4k, but I'm guessing probably worth 100bhp with a 5 speed. I want to throw my steel wheels with hub caps back on to punk a few cats, haha..
Not many people on SL have the Descendant kit. I haven't personaly seen a thread, "Here's my Descendant kit". Or any first hand reviews other than the descendant sponsors hailing it. No doubt its a great kit imo though. Just don't think many people want to spend 4G's for a kit that's internaly wastegated and utilizes the stock airbox.

highvoltage1
11-10-2009, 12:08 AM
Boost it! Im over 37k right now and putting together a custom kit and plan to be done this coming summer. So figure maybe another 1000 miles at least on the car. As long as you get a good tune and good supporting mods you should be good!

weezyfbayba
11-10-2009, 12:22 AM
i had a TT simple kit . now i have a custom kit i bought off a sl member. i think im at 270-290 hp at 12 psi. going to try and get a bigger turbo and break the 300 mark!

highvoltage1
11-10-2009, 12:27 AM
how bigs ur turbo weezy and who makes it?

chicotunner07
11-10-2009, 12:32 AM
^he's got elevations old top-mount EL kit, its frickin sweet seeing the turbo mounted up high like that!

and i have his old kit! lol

im at 55k right now, by the time im boosted im probably gonna be at 60-65k, im not sweating it, as long as you took care of your motor from mile 1 with oil changes and filters, then your golden!

weezyfbayba
11-10-2009, 12:40 AM
i got a .57 trim 82 ar hot side but the cold side is small. its about the size of my hotside. i want a 60-1!

andys09xrs
11-10-2009, 12:59 AM
thats a new engine still lol

madmarx
11-10-2009, 04:29 AM
Im close to 35k with the last 10k on a descendent kit. No complaints, since adding 3"exhaust I can spin the wheels in the first 2 gears without trying and even third gear requires gentle throttle control getting off the clutch. No more power will be of any use without a lsd and or boost control.

ScionFred
11-10-2009, 04:52 AM
Hi Guy,

I'm new to Scion Life, had a question. I have a 08 Gen 2 XB and was looking at the Descendant bolt on Turbo kit and I have 35,000 miles.

Am I too late in the game for good results or should the engine respond well?

Thanks for any advice!

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Persistence overcomes Resistance!

If you install a turbo now, you'll probably shorten your expected engine life from 300k to 200k. JMO and a warning! LOL

BTW, the WR kit made 400whp on 91 octane. Not too shabby for an internal WG setup using the stock airbox. I suppose if 400whp isn't enough you should look elsewhere.

Rob_DESCENDANT
11-10-2009, 05:17 PM
Both of our test mules were turbo before they made it to 100 miles!!

30K+ on Eric's Betty...10K+ on my Betty!

Eric's Betty...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/fabworx/yo.jpg

My Betty...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/fabworx/xB_Front.jpg

paul_dezod
11-10-2009, 07:01 PM
Hi Guy,

I'm new to Scion Life, had a question. I have a 08 Gen 2 XB and was looking at the Descendant bolt on Turbo kit and I have 35,000 miles.

Am I too late in the game for good results or should the engine respond well?

Thanks for any advice!

++++++++++++++++++++++++

Persistence overcomes Resistance!

35K miles. :wink:

You haven't even broken her in yet. So long as the engine is healthy, passes a leak down and compression test, BOOST AWAY!

Charock
11-10-2009, 08:34 PM
cool Rob (Descendant)I have a question for you, I plan on making my Rock Box a daily driver. Would you suggest keeping it dialed down to the I believe defaulted 8 Psi?
Of course I'll take anyone else's suggestions. I don't plan on racing her just looking for more driving fun. I figure 5 grand or so is cheaper then buying another car thats faster.
XB drivers are basically people that just don't want to role with the masses and be a little different....

06sciontcnda704
11-11-2009, 12:44 AM
haha im at 41k now on my tC and should be boosted by the end of summer if i get a 2nd job during the summer haha

coryjames
11-15-2009, 05:21 PM
mines been boosted since 08 decendants kit is the way to go i would have went with them back in the day maybe changed a few things the intake and the wg

rosedaleny806
11-15-2009, 05:27 PM
LULZ nice sig 06sciontcnda :loser:

"vvti>vtec" obviously u dont know the difference between the two

what a fanboy :doh: