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Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-30-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 957
Posted By kruch01
So, I hearing that a good aftermarket tune...

So, I hearing that a good aftermarket tune could/should reduce the chance of the ringland failure. What is up with the factory tune that is contributing to early failures? Bad air/fuel mix?
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-26-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 957
Posted By kruch01
So, if this was piston ring land failure, would I...

So, if this was piston ring land failure, would I be using oil and blowing smoke during start-ups? Because, I was not seeing any of that.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-24-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 957
Posted By kruch01
Yea, I'm curious too. I'm hoping the tear-down...

Yea, I'm curious too. I'm hoping the tear-down will give some incite. The tune was mild and I ran the car for almost 40,000 since I put the upgrade goodies on and had it tuned.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-24-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 957
Posted By kruch01
Pssshhhhtt. Money! What of it...

Pssshhhhtt. Money! What of it...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-24-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 957
Posted By kruch01
Great, thank you for the links and advice. So,...

Great, thank you for the links and advice. So, I'm assuming the rework/machining on the existing block with new pistons and bearings etc. will come close in price to just buying the short block...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-24-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 957
Posted By kruch01
Looks like I'll be needing a rebuild

Ugh.

I've been troubleshooting a P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire code for a couple days now. Checked for spark - Good. Swapped coil packs - they were good. Checked to see if intake gaskets were sucking...
Forum: Legacy Photos (2005-2009) 01-11-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,784
Views: 222,875
Posted By kruch01
Great shot. Desktop!

Great shot. Desktop!
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-06-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
4,000 miles and very happy. Car is a blast to...

4,000 miles and very happy. Car is a blast to drive. We had some some hardware problems with my turbo initially and I couldn't have been happier with the customer service from Bryan! He went out of...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 07-14-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
I wound up making my own lines with parts from AN...

I wound up making my own lines with parts from AN plumbing. But to eliminate the banjo clearance issue we are discussing, I found a long-neck banjo for on the back of the block and on the turbo. I...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 03-26-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
No problem, I totally understand about "Works in...

No problem, I totally understand about "Works in progress." I've got one of those on jackstands in the driveway.

You are right on peak boost... and it holds it pretty flat in to the 5000 rmps,...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 03-26-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
Hi Joe, I figured I would be hearing from...

Hi Joe,

I figured I would be hearing from you. :)

No a problem on hooking up. I'm getting tires, alignment and inspection taken care of next week. So we can do something after that.

From...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 03-26-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
Thanks. Yes, there is more potential there!...

Thanks.

Yes, there is more potential there! I was working with John at Akuma and he said that fuel was our limiting factor. Injectors were at 92% with what you see there in the graph. So, next...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 03-26-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
Dyno numbers for my 16g!

Finally got my 16G up and running. Skip below for dyno numbers.

Background:
My stock vf40 was starting to squawk at the end of last year. The shaft, as it turned out, had enough play to let the...
Forum: Want to buy 01-27-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By kruch01
Just got mine rebuilt using Evo 16g internals....

Just got mine rebuilt using Evo 16g internals. Here are the details.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119177
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 01-19-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,034
Posted By kruch01
Why the hell don't they put an oil level sensor...

Why the hell don't they put an oil level sensor in all cars along with an oil pressure sensor? Seems like this would be so easy to do now that everything is monitored by the computer these days.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-16-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
For now, I've got the stock TMIC. We will see....

For now, I've got the stock TMIC. We will see. Might just have to drive it nice until I can reinforce. From what I'm reading though, since I'm not doing fuel mods. It looks like fuel supply will be...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 01-16-2010, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5,684
Views: 337,920
Posted By kruch01
I have not yet. I'm still waiting on a turbo...

I have not yet. I'm still waiting on a turbo inlet to show up. By the way Bryan, the turbo looks great!

So my set up is going to be:
Grimmspeed Up-pipe
BNR EVO 16g turbo
Perrin Catted Down-pipe...
Forum: Want to buy 01-07-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By kruch01
Went with a set up from BNR, no longer looking...

Went with a set up from BNR, no longer looking for a vf40.
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 12-02-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 97,441
Posted By kruch01
LGTLW, You might want to look at this...

LGTLW,

You might want to look at this thread for replacement alternatives.
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119177

Basically, BNR takes your stock VF40 and puts in Mitsubishi...
Forum: Want to buy 11-14-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By kruch01
WTB: VF40 or VF46 Turbo

No longer needed!

Mine is about to die on my '05 LGT MT. Who has a VF40 or VF46 they want to unload? Must not have any shaft play. Just looking to stay stock(ish) right now.
Forum: Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009) 11-11-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,141
Posted By kruch01
PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-09-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 97,441
Posted By kruch01
77,000 and turbo going

Over the last week, I've heard a nasty noise from the engine compartment on 2 different occasions. The only way I can describe it is "bearing squeal" or "bearing wobble". Then the CEL came on with a...
Forum: Interior/Audio 10-16-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,021
Posted By kruch01
Looks great! Nice Work!

Looks great! Nice Work!
Forum: Legacy Photos (2005-2009) 08-18-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6,359
Views: 794,742
Posted By kruch01
Man I just love the white wagons! They just do...

Man I just love the white wagons! They just do something for me!
Forum: New England 08-18-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 993
Posted By kruch01
That Mobil 1... Gets you every time.

That Mobil 1... Gets you every time.
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