Hurley Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 is it possible to lift a turbo. if not why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 You mean the Turbo unit itself, or a turbo charged Subbie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 totally impossible. the turbo fluid reservoir is a sealed unit and cant be moved without causing a major reduction in turbo life. additionally, the exhaust is routed through the transmission which makes problems with the catylitic converter bracket when you put in a lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 i think he means like, give an sti a lift kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurley Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 i mean lifting a GL turbo wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 sure why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 i mean lifting a GL turbo wagon Do it. Make sure that you have a tranny w/ Lo range so you can keep your turbo spooled while moving slowly. As for the sealed turbo fluid reservoir, I had to remove my windshield wipers to make it fit; talk about a design flaw! Also, it helps to have decals: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 When i installed my lift.. i kept on running out of directional fluid had to seal up some things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Pics of my 4 " lifted turbo wagon, more in the user gallery.Do it, turbo's are great offroad, no exhaust header in the way and the extra power helps on the way to the trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 For those with lifted turbos, I have a question. How does the car respond to water crossings? I might pop a lift on my turbo wagon and that concerned me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 For those with lifted turbos, I have a question. How does the car respond to water crossings? I might pop a lift on my turbo wagon and that concerned me. I'd say just fab some kind of shield to keep water off of it. Or slow down a little thru the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 When i installed my lift.. i kept on running out of directional fluid had to seal up some things yeah, after i lifted mine, my muffler bearing went bad and the exhaust fluid had to be flushed. EXPENSIVE maintenence. sometimes i get the feeling my mechanic isn't being 100% honest with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 muffler bearing,exhaust fluid? did the mechanic check your blinker fluid and your halogen fluid? very expensive if not fixed correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 muffler bearing,exhaust fluid? did the mechanic check your blinker fluid and your halogen fluid? very expensive if not fixed correctly he said the light fluids in general looked ok, but i should come in in about 10k miles for a flush/cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I'd say just fab some kind of shield to keep water off of it. Or slow down a little thru the water. Wow, one on topic post.... Thanks Eric, I'll try to fab something up. I might lift the wagon, but not really offroad it. I was just wondering what others do about their turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwgn286 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 he said the light fluids in general looked ok, but i should come in in about 10k miles for a flush/cleaning be sure your wires still have smoke in them. mine ran out of smoke, $75 to fix... and the fluxcapacitor! don't forget to change that every gas fill-up.... but, yeah, lift the turbo and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Not worried about the turbo itself, if it's really hot the snailshell on the hotside might crack at the worst. BUT if there's any stress on the header and it's really hot and then submerged it could crack at the flange to the turbo. Happened once to me but my exhaust was all fubared from sliding on it. The stainless TWE header and DP are solid and show no signs of fatigue. Get a parts car, or 3 heh, that's my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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