Breaking in new engine w/ new turbo??

[1glaserfwd]

Hey guys I searched around and the only thread I found was 7 years ago. I am finishing up my 2.3 stroker build and am going to run a t3 hx40 setup. The turbo is freshly rebuilt with a new 7 blade compressor wheel. After talking to some local people there telling me to run a garbage turbo so I dont ruin my new one. Problem is I have it all set up with the t3 and going back to a dsm flange would be a giant PITA!! Just wondering now 7 years later what are guys doing as far as the turbo when breaking an engine in. I plan on using the motoman method! Any info is appreciated thanks!!

 

[WES_393]

Your turbo will be fine. If your running an inline filter (which I hope you are), just clean the filter after break in. I doubt you'll find anything though. I mean, how many people run a junk turbo during break in? I've never heard of anybody doing so.

 

[Tyeler18]

Use the holset. It will work fine, I don't see how anyone can say it'll ruin the turbo. Just make sure you prime it before firing it up and you'll be good.

 

[JusMX141]

If the engine was built correctly you'll have nothing to worry about. Mitsubishi doesn't use break-in turbos when they build new Evo's....so as long as you're confident that the engine is built correctly, no metal will ever make it's way to the turbo.

 

[1glaserfwd]

Ok cool thanks guys looks like I will add a fp filter just to be safe!