So, I just bought my tC used, and I was wondering if it'd be a bad idea to boost it with the wear that it's already seen... any thoughts?

J

(Oh yea.. 2006 Super White MT tC)

 

That just means it's nice and broke in
Do you have maitnance records for the car ( oil changes and any repairs done to it). Any after market parts on the car? Was it beat on previously? Older or younger owner before? You may not know the answers to any but it is worth a try.. You can boost an engine with 1k and have issues... Yours may just not last as long as a new engine would.. but you can always do things to help with longevity.

 

make sure it wasn't dogged out and get a "Good" mechanic to check it mechanically, and make sure you get a good clutch and flywheel.

 

I installed my turbo at 38,000. As long as the motor is in good working order your fine.

 

uhh, drove 1/2 mile and wanted f/i. Car has 6,500 miles now, and will be boosted in 2 weeks

 

dude you will be fine just dont go past 9 psi for a daily driver

 

40000 on an 06?!?!?!

wow....thought my 13000 in 7 months was bad....


but like everyone else, the engine is only as good as it's been treated....so check it out

 

i went SC at about 32K. no issues, but i have owned the car since day one.

 

My new motor has 3k on it mauhaha

 

I have 65k on mine and have been seriously considering the Treadstone kit ever since it came out.

 

I say go for it. Look at it this way. FOR THE MOST PART, someone that is driving 40K miles in one year is probably commuting to work and is therefor a responsible person. SO the beating on the car is probably low.

Thats kinda a stereotype. But how many street racing kids do you see driving a distance to work?

 

Nick06, you make a valid point. I'm going to get a mechanic to check it over, and then I'm going to do some pre-turbo upgrades and then I'll be taking the plung. How the new question is, which turbo, it'll probably be ZPI or Dezod, I'm definately going with one with fuel management, and an intercooler, I'd like to run about 9psi, and I'd like the most out of it. Are there any turbo'd tC's in Houston that can give me an idea at our altitude what they're running hp/trq wise?

Thanks in advance,
J

 

Could be. But I put 300 miles on my tC the first day... For no apparent reason. I still drive long distances for no apparent reason... But id say your tC is still in good condition. I know mine is.

 

well aside from telling you to just "get it checked" I'll give you some specifics


1) Compression Test
2) Check your oil pan and filter for contaminants
3) Check all service records available to you to make sure routine maintenance was completed
4) Drive another TC if possible with as close to the same mods as you as possible and feel for any noticeable variables
5) Leak Down Test
6) If you are REALLY worried about the engine just go buy a spare for $1200 bucks like somebody I know