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Prochargedchevyi · 12-09-2010, 08:48 AM

Are any of the turbo kits that are sold by our vendors utilizing inline oil filters from the crankcase to the turbos? The reason I'm asking is, I have a feeling that as turbocharged F/I applications get more popular with the Camaros, we're going to see an increase in catastrophic failures.

When an engine has a failure, the oiling system will continue to pump debris through the engine and occassionally you can get shrapnel into your housings and kill your turbo as well. The main oil filter will catch some of it, but I've personally tossed several turbos because the rotating assembly grenaded.

Is there any failsafe that manufacturers are using to help prevent this? We used to fabricate our own when we built full-on race cars, but I haven't noticed any in the kits that I've seen on here....Maybe I'm just not seeing them in the pictures

Vince

Prochargedchevyi · 12-24-2010, 12:21 PM

So no one is utilizing one of these?

Cheap insurance to save your turbos. I'm surprised it hasn't been discussed on here.

SC2150 · 12-24-2010, 03:28 PM

As long as it is maintained it would be a good idea, but I suspect when they become restricted over time and the owner is not on top of it it would be a guaranteed turbo failure if the proper oil flow is not maintained.

Been building turbo cars for lots of years and have not had issues like you describe, but would like some other FI vendors to join in w/their opinions also.

12-09-2010, 08:48 AM	#1
Prochargedchevyi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 153	Inline Oil Filters for TT kits? Are any of the turbo kits that are sold by our vendors utilizing inline oil filters from the crankcase to the turbos? The reason I'm asking is, I have a feeling that as turbocharged F/I applications get more popular with the Camaros, we're going to see an increase in catastrophic failures. When an engine has a failure, the oiling system will continue to pump debris through the engine and occassionally you can get shrapnel into your housings and kill your turbo as well. The main oil filter will catch some of it, but I've personally tossed several turbos because the rotating assembly grenaded. Is there any failsafe that manufacturers are using to help prevent this? We used to fabricate our own when we built full-on race cars, but I haven't noticed any in the kits that I've seen on here....Maybe I'm just not seeing them in the pictures Vince __________________ "This house is protected by the good Lord and a gun. You'll meet both if you show up uninvited." Last edited by Prochargedchevyi; 12-09-2010 at 09:02 AM.

12-24-2010, 12:21 PM	#2
Prochargedchevyi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 153	So no one is utilizing one of these? Cheap insurance to save your turbos. I'm surprised it hasn't been discussed on here. __________________ "This house is protected by the good Lord and a gun. You'll meet both if you show up uninvited."

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12-24-2010, 03:28 PM	#3
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	As long as it is maintained it would be a good idea, but I suspect when they become restricted over time and the owner is not on top of it it would be a guaranteed turbo failure if the proper oil flow is not maintained. Been building turbo cars for lots of years and have not had issues like you describe, but would like some other FI vendors to join in w/their opinions also.