Lifespan of a 16g

[turbodsm18]

Just wanting to get some numbers on how long a Big 16g will last being boosted no more than 15psi and having the oil changed rigorously. The reason i ask is because i do a lot of highway driving and rack up the miles but i dont boost it very much.

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

It will last 100k or more. As long as you have a turbo timer to help keep it's life. I know of people with stock 14b's running 17psi with 150k miles. Just depends on how well you maintain it.

 

[Dasamary]

As long as you love your turbo...it should last a long long time.

 

[turbodsm18]

Cool, Thanks alot guys. Thats the kind of info that i needed to reassure me in buying this turbo.

 

[JayRolla]

As long as it was primed correctly. Good oil lines(not clogged) and it is still coolent fed. If its coolent fed, turbo timing really isnt needed. Just stay off boost before you park it.

 

[pearl4gtsi]

what are the benefits/downfalls to removing the coolant lines from a turbo?

 

[JayRolla]

There is no benefit really, its just that some people dont hook them up because they need to do some customizing to make the lines fit, like in a 2g. You just need to cool the turbo at least 2 min if you have a dry turbo.