My 2010 Sport

Originally Posted by sirnixalot

I got the turbos out yesterday, man that job is much easier with a lift. The turbo that failed came with a crack in the exhaust manifold that was repaired before but needed repairing again. That repair did not hold, it is not leaking but I am not going to reuse that turbo as a core, this means I need to get new cores.

I was going full "cupcakez" for a little but had to chill out and really think about the situation objectively.

I do not have the fuel system, clutch nor tire to support more than 650-700 on race gas at the moment. The lower end of that is attainable with the stock GTR turbo's. I am not in the position to drop another $4k+ on cores and upgrades at the moment.

So the way forward is this:
Stock turbo's
Redo oil feed lines to include oil filters from Turbosmart
Redo turbo side of coolant fittings (IHI setup differs from the Garrett)
Enjoy the car again

I am a little disappointed to say the least but seeing as it will be on pump gas 90% of the time (no E85 at the pump here) it will be in the 500-550 range anyway

Maybe next year some time I'll do the fuel system and turbo's over.

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Glad you're staying positive. You learned a hell of a lot and we all did too! I, for one, would like to thank you for thoroughly documenting this endeavor.

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

Thanks man. The situation isn't ideal but no need to rage quit or anything, **** happens in the car modding life.

This was (is) the fastest thing I have owned and I am pretty much hooked on the power level it was at. The question is now, do I put my marriage to the test and send the turbo's to my wife when she goes away next weekend