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TastyBake · 11-19-2011, 10:29 PM

I read some posts about the rear mounted twin turbos and its dealing with the snow. Unfortunately, they were all theories. I understand the air filter is high up and the turbos are cast so it wont rust.

However, snow and slush goes everywhere. Especially salt crust. I can't imagine that turbo still being cool with big chunks of slush falling off of it in the garage.

For the Twin Turbo owners, if you driven it in the snow, how was it? I imagine the # of owners who ever did this is in the sing digits.

I'm really curious.

Thanks,

SnoopyAce7 · 11-25-2011, 02:08 PM

hmmm well STi's and Evos are turboed I believe and they have capabilities to drive in snow conditions, so I assume if you mimic a proper setup you will be fine (with a light foot of course since we're RWD). Skip to about 8 min into..

cjt037 · 11-25-2011, 06:15 PM

You leave them at home if rear mounted.. Maybe 6 inches of ground clearance to turbo

Macrackie · 12-07-2011, 11:30 PM

Even the finest salt water mist will damage a turbo impeller on a diesel boats turbo . Big kicker once that filter is saturated in salt and slush. You would be amazed what passes through a kn style filter in the rain. I have a open element filter on my Harley bagger. Removal after a rainy trip and there is a significant layer if dirt/film in my carb and intake.

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-08-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrackie

Even the finest salt water mist will damage a turbo impeller on a diesel boats turbo . Big kicker once that filter is saturated in salt and slush. You would be amazed what passes through a kn style filter in the rain. I have a open element filter on my Harley bagger. Removal after a rainy trip and there is a significant layer if dirt/film in my carb and intake.

AGREED... My Harley shows the same thing

Macrackie · 12-09-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelSpeedFreak

AGREED... My Harley shows the same thing

Just imagine What that filter will allow last it burried up in the rear bumper. I het i could trash the turbo in a winter.

11-19-2011, 10:29 PM	#1
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Twin Turbos and Snow (FI owners step in) I read some posts about the rear mounted twin turbos and its dealing with the snow. Unfortunately, they were all theories. I understand the air filter is high up and the turbos are cast so it wont rust. However, snow and slush goes everywhere. Especially salt crust. I can't imagine that turbo still being cool with big chunks of slush falling off of it in the garage. For the Twin Turbo owners, if you driven it in the snow, how was it? I imagine the # of owners who ever did this is in the sing digits. I'm really curious. Thanks,

11-25-2011, 02:08 PM	#2
SnoopyAce7 (ʘ‿ʘ) Drives: The one with a roof rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,221	hmmm well STi's and Evos are turboed I believe and they have capabilities to drive in snow conditions, so I assume if you mimic a proper setup you will be fine (with a light foot of course since we're RWD). Skip to about 8 min into.. __________________

11-25-2011, 06:15 PM	#3
cjt037 boost+v6=me=:) Drives: Turbo'd 6er Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crestwood ky Posts: 389 View My Garage	You leave them at home if rear mounted.. Maybe 6 inches of ground clearance to turbo

12-07-2011, 11:30 PM	#4
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	Even the finest salt water mist will damage a turbo impeller on a diesel boats turbo . Big kicker once that filter is saturated in salt and slush. You would be amazed what passes through a kn style filter in the rain. I have a open element filter on my Harley bagger. Removal after a rainy trip and there is a significant layer if dirt/film in my carb and intake.