VermontGT Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 As the title states...I searched a bunch of combinations of keywords and couldn't find any thread like this. Who's got the most miles on the stock turbo for their 4th gen? Kind of like a mass game of chicken; you want to win, but at the same time, winning doesn't bode well... Who's got what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 there is a thread like this already .. one guys has over 200 000 miles on his at stage 2 Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontGT Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 point me to it please...on teh stock turbo or just total miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 oh the stock original turbo let me see if i can find it. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 head over to:http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/has-most-miles-their-lgt-and-they-holding-up-over-27680.html?t=27680&highlight=long+haul I'm on my 3rd. pulled my original at 98k. the spool had a little shaft play. pulled my second when it had 120k on it or so. it had more play on it....another 5k and it would've been bad. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm on my first at 125000 miles (Car). From info I got from the cars PO, the Turbo should be around 105000-110000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontGT Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 I've followed that thread for a bit. My question is specifically aimed at the originally-installed turbo. Anyone? Edit: re: c-lo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 104,000 miles. And it appears to be in fine condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 i just bought an '05 with 116k on it. the carfax showed the previous (original) owner had every service done at the dealership - no signs of turbo replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Mine was also replaced by PO only because he upgraded to a 20G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 mine was on my car for 150 000 km now its on my bosses car since his vf46 died because of the stupid banjo screen filter shit thing. his died at 130 000 Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 145K miles with no problems (except for front control arm bushings). A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottFW Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm not going to "win" this thread by any means, but mine has ~98K and I can't discern any more shaft play on it than I would expect of a new turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 That would be HAMMERDOWN, 209,000+ miles. He'll chime in soon. Mine lasted 142,000 miles. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 are you trying to figure out how many miles you can push it? 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Mine had no shaft play at all, not side - side or in-out at all when I replaced it at 101k, So I know it could of gone 200k maybe even 300k if I didn't replace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 yea the stock turbo will last as long as it keeps getting clean oil. .. so everyone should switch to the older non bypass oil filters! Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 yea the stock turbo will last as long as it keeps getting clean oil. .. so everyone should switch to the older non bypass oil filters! Or this; http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ons-81741.html Stage 2+, Custom tune, 18.5 psi peak boost & avg. 24 mpg. Oil history from day1: New. SOA filter & oil 4000 miles 1st. oil & filter change till 30k, Mobil1, 5w-30 every 6000 miles \ Fram oil filter every 3000 miles. Amsoil 0w-30 SSO and Amsoil Ea oil filter, Ea15k13 oil filter at 30k-73k . At 73K, my filtration I use.http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ons-81741.html My oil system now is 7qt. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. Most off the shelf oil filter, filter down between 20 & 40 microns. Amsoil full-flow oil filter is 15 microns & Amsoil By-Pass oil filter is 2 microns. This filtration system add 2qts. of oil to you motor. Which help keep the oil cooler. My GT mileage; over 209k +, will be over 210k by the weekend. My G\F's 05 WRX use same oil & OCI, but uses 1 single spin-on, Ea15k13 oil filter. The WRX as over 150k. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. My 07 Pontiac Solstice GXP, 2.0L DI turbo charge motor, Same oil & OCI, but No Ea filter is available. I use a WIX filter. Change oil filter only every 5k. GXP as over 84k. No oil consummation over it's 15k OCI. In short, check you oil level often & top as needed. Use oil & filter that will protect for the OCI your running. OA's is the only way you know that yoru oil & filter is up for the challenge. After that IMO no OA's are needed. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 130,000 miles, many at over 100 mph, top since 2011 , 130 mph. Change oil and filter every 3000 miles. Stage 2 since 35,000 miles, Top speed, 2007, 154 mph:eek: In Newfoundland on TCH:lol: Don't need above 6,000 rpm;) "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Or this; http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ons-81741.html Stage 2+, Custom tune, 18.5 psi peak boost & avg. 24 mpg. Oil history from day1: New. SOA filter & oil 4000 miles 1st. oil & filter change till 30k, Mobil1, 5w-30 every 6000 miles \ Fram oil filter every 3000 miles. Amsoil 0w-30 SSO and Amsoil Ea oil filter, Ea15k13 oil filter at 30k-73k . At 73K, my filtration I use.http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ons-81741.html My oil system now is 7qt. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. Most off the shelf oil filter, filter down between 20 & 40 microns. Amsoil full-flow oil filter is 15 microns & Amsoil By-Pass oil filter is 2 microns. This filtration system add 2qts. of oil to you motor. Which help keep the oil cooler. My GT mileage; over 209k +, will be over 210k by the weekend. My G\F's 05 WRX use same oil & OCI, but uses 1 single spin-on, Ea15k13 oil filter. The WRX as over 150k. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. My 07 Pontiac Solstice GXP, 2.0L DI turbo charge motor, Same oil & OCI, but No Ea filter is available. I use a WIX filter. Change oil filter only every 5k. GXP as over 84k. No oil consummation over it's 15k OCI. In short, check you oil level often & top as needed. Use oil & filter that will protect for the OCI your running. OA's is the only way you know that yoru oil & filter is up for the challenge. After that IMO no OA's are needed. Mike i would think that assembly has a over pressure bypass ? the stock is fine imho. just the bypass that lets everything through when ever you start your car when cold needs to be removed. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontGT Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Wow...so 200k+ miles on the turbo that was bolted on the car when it rolled off the showroom floor...maybe there's hope for us yet. I'm mostly curious because we always hear about turbos essploding but never about them going the distance. It's nice to hear some positive stories once in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted December 21, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted December 21, 2012 Forums are filled with problem turbos. There are lots more out there who have had no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Our is going strong with 145k miles. No engine work yet. Wife is primary driver. She is not easy on the car but never hard either (never noticed swipes past 5000RPM with her). We change the oil every 3k-3.5k miles with mechanic's dino fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 118k on mine and it's still in spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 119k @ stage 1, still runs strong, but the oil consumption is bad. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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