Compressor wheel question

[theghost]

Just did 1g head swap and couldn't fit my old filter on my turbo so left it off for a day and odds would have it I sucked up my o2 sensor wire. Slightly chipped one fin and slightly bent two others. Now I can't get any boost, I didn't think that such a small chip and slight bend would have this big an effect on my car. Just wanted to make sure I shouldn't be looking for another cause. Any one else experience anything like this before?

 

[babell2]

Sounds like you just had an expensive lesson. More than likely you have imbalanced the turbo or bent the shaft. Start looking for a good overhaul shop. Forced Performance, Slow boy racing, or someone. The other option is turbo upgrade. Make a good inlet filter combo before you toast another turbo. Sorry for the bad news.

 

[updoc21]

He's 100% right, how cute though, you're first blown turbo. Now you have an excuse to upgrade woo hoo!!!
Whenever running the car on the street, do yourself a favor and stop by homedepot performance for some metal bug screen and an appropriate hose clamp. Dont ever run around town with that thing exposed.