Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Turbo is fucked
Turbo is fucked
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Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Its french, & turbo'd? Recipe for disaster lol.
Gutted to hear this though Tim, guess that means you can whack a bigger turbo on though i guess?
withoutabix
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Sorry to hear this tim! good time to upgrade tho!
Sorry to hear this tim! good time to upgrade tho!
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Oh no :dapprove:
Oh no :dapprove:
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
It looks like something has been sucked through the turbo and bent a fin on the compressor wheel. Also cylinders 3 and 4 are down on compression so Paul reckons two rods are bent as there's a bit of vibration which I'd put down to engine mounts. It's still making 257bhp and I did 95 all the way home from Leeds so I'll probably risk it at Llandow.
It looks like something has been sucked through the turbo and bent a fin on the compressor wheel. Also cylinders 3 and 4 are down on compression so Paul reckons two rods are bent as there's a bit of vibration which I'd put down to engine mounts. It's still making 257bhp and I did 95 all the way home from Leeds so I'll probably risk it at Llandow.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Jeez, excuse to go forged Tim with a larger turbo now! 400+bhp!
Jeez, excuse to go forged Tim with a larger turbo now! 400+bhp!
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I'll either get a hybrid turbo and forged rods or sell it.
It's due a cambelt in December as well so I'm not sure if I want to spend the money on it.
I fancy something V8 and rear wheel drive like a Corvette next.
I'll either get a hybrid turbo and forged rods or sell it.
It's due a cambelt in December as well so I'm not sure if I want to spend the money on it.
I fancy something V8 and rear wheel drive like a Corvette next.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Best avoid buying any liquid yellow R26's from car dealers for the next few months then lol
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
To swap the rods you have to remove the timing belt... So not as much as you may think for the whole job?
LOL at sell it, avoid all LY's being sold at Dealerships in the coming months.
guess you'll need to change your avatar / car info
To swap the rods you have to remove the timing belt... So not as much as you may think for the whole job?
LOL at sell it, avoid all LY's being sold at Dealerships in the coming months.
guess you'll need to change your avatar / car info
Insignia SRi
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
What turbo does the R26 take? My Focus RS takes a Garrett GT25 and im still on the original. A replacement is only £370 so it may not be as expensive as you think.
What turbo does the R26 take? My Focus RS takes a Garrett GT25 and im still on the original. A replacement is only £370 so it may not be as expensive as you think.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Sorry to hear this Tim but it has lived in the fast lane since you had it. Hope you get it sorted or you get the Corvette you've been talking about for years.
Sorry to hear this Tim but it has lived in the fast lane since you had it. Hope you get it sorted or you get the Corvette you've been talking about for years.
Insignia SRi
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Is it a Garrett unit because we have a guy on the RSOC who works for Garrett and he sells them at trade price direct to us and it works out so much cheaper.
Is it a Garrett unit because we have a guy on the RSOC who works for Garrett and he sells them at trade price direct to us and it works out so much cheaper.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Gutted Tim. :dapprove:
Ignore the floppy American crap, go hybrid/forged.
Or just buy Paul's .R?
Gutted Tim. :dapprove:
Ignore the floppy American crap, go hybrid/forged.
Or just buy Paul's .R?
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Get the Vette Tim !
Get the Vette Tim !
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Sorry to hear this Tim mate, but as you've said - opportunities (either American v8 or bigger turbo) now abound.
Thats what I consoled myself with when my diff went.
Is the SC pool night on for the 1st still, I fly back the Sunday so will come along if it's still on.
Sorry to hear this Tim mate, but as you've said - opportunities (either American v8 or bigger turbo) now abound.
Thats what I consoled myself with when my diff went.
Is the SC pool night on for the 1st still, I fly back the Sunday so will come along if it's still on.
Insignia SRi
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
You dont necessarily need to go "bigger turbo" a hybrid will give just as much gain with good mapping.
You dont necessarily need to go "bigger turbo" a hybrid will give just as much gain with good mapping.
Insignia SRi
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Yeah thats it if its set up right the gains can be massive. Im currently running 336hp and 380lbft on a normal GT25 but a hybrid can see nearly 400hp with no problems.
Yeah thats it if its set up right the gains can be massive. Im currently running 336hp and 380lbft on a normal GT25 but a hybrid can see nearly 400hp with no problems.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Is it quite a common issue then? As i'm pretty much set on an R26 (going to view one this week in fact) - slightly worried now!
Is it quite a common issue then? As i'm pretty much set on an R26 (going to view one this week in fact) - slightly worried now!
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
LOL never buy a car that I have owned.
I'm going to find out how much it'll cost then make a decision
Trouble is you never know what condition a second hand turbo will be in.
I wouldn't break the car but do have the decat, itg, hard pipes etc that would make a decent amount back.
Running 333lbsft of torque for a year and giving it hell most days.
It drives fine and still making decent power.
Would you be able to find out if he could supply a Megane turbo?
I wish I had the cash to buy Paul's R26.r. The thing putting me off going hybrid/forged is that I'm saving for a house deposit and was planning on selling my R26 next year to release a bit of money by downgrading to a 172 again.
Yes, I think we're still playing pool next Monday.
LOL never buy a car that I have owned.
To swap the rods you have to remove the timing belt... So not as much as you may think for the whole job?
LOL at sell it, avoid all LY's being sold at Dealerships in the coming months.
guess you'll need to change your avatar / car info
I'm going to find out how much it'll cost then make a decision
Trouble is you never know what condition a second hand turbo will be in.
gutted to hear about the turbo mate, hybrid should sort that out though.
or your only other option is to break it and sell me some bits
I wouldn't break the car but do have the decat, itg, hard pipes etc that would make a decent amount back.
Sorry to hear that man
What's caused the f*cked rods though?
Running 333lbsft of torque for a year and giving it hell most days.
It drives fine and still making decent power.
Would you be able to find out if he could supply a Megane turbo?
Gutted Tim. :dapprove:
Ignore the floppy American crap, go hybrid/forged.
Or just buy Paul's .R?
I wish I had the cash to buy Paul's R26.r. The thing putting me off going hybrid/forged is that I'm saving for a house deposit and was planning on selling my R26 next year to release a bit of money by downgrading to a 172 again.
Sorry to hear this Tim mate, but as you've said - opportunities (either American v8 or bigger turbo) now abound.
Thats what I consoled myself with when my diff went.
Is the SC pool night on for the 1st still, I fly back the Sunday so will come along if it's still on.
Yes, I think we're still playing pool next Monday.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Cool see you there chap.
Cool see you there chap.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I'm tempted to have a look at this. Decent colour, low miles and a manual box.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/...ette-lt1-rare-6-speed-manual-low-miles/677382
The test results were as follows:
Cylinder 4 - 120, 135, 140
Cylinder 3 - 140
Cylinder 2 - 150
Cylinder 1 - 160, 150
Paul said a healthy engine should be 150 - 160 across all cylinders.
Interested in the whole car or parts?
No, the turbo damage is purely bad luck and any issue with the engine will be because of running too much power.
I'm tempted to have a look at this. Decent colour, low miles and a manual box.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/...ette-lt1-rare-6-speed-manual-low-miles/677382
The test results were as follows:
Cylinder 4 - 120, 135, 140
Cylinder 3 - 140
Cylinder 2 - 150
Cylinder 1 - 160, 150
Paul said a healthy engine should be 150 - 160 across all cylinders.
Interested in the whole car or parts?
No, the turbo damage is purely bad luck and any issue with the engine will be because of running too much power.
Insignia SRi
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
If its a garrett unit then he will do it no probs but it has to be garrett obvioulsy as thats who he works for lol
If its a garrett unit then he will do it no probs but it has to be garrett obvioulsy as thats who he works for lol
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Took it to Llandow yesterday and according to Chip was probably the fastest car there, not bad considering it's got a f**ked turbo and low compression
Took it to Llandow yesterday and according to Chip was probably the fastest car there, not bad considering it's got a f**ked turbo and low compression
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