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Tommy Kaira RL Mentor

Tommy Kaira RL

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I took the engine and gearbox out in about 2Hrs on a hoist with help. I ended up getting my turbo high flowed with a 2871 turbo from GCG. It feels like stock and the power dosen't hit as hard as the old turbo. It hits boost and just feels a bit stronger all the way to max boost (more linear) Which I havent gone over 15psi yet. Here is my story with pictures. http://www.skylinesa...5%20turbo%20out

scotty nm35 Grand Master

scotty nm35

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So you drained the aircon and removed the engine and gearbox to do a turbo swap? Bugger that. It took two of us 6 hours just to remove an engine, I can swap the turbo's in less time than that.

Tommy Kaira RL Mentor

Tommy Kaira RL

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Read my thread I didnt even remove the fuel lines or wiring. Just unplugged the Ecu and pulled loom back. Then it was exhaust, radiator hose, power steering, cross members and top of suspension. Like I said I had help

Daleo Grand Master

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If I hadn't been able to get that stupid heatshield bolt; the engine was coming out of mine. There's no point wasting time if there's a quicker way.

No question I'd do it differently (and much more quickly) if I was to do it again.

It's all part of the learning process; and you've definitely got it down to a fine art now Scotty.

scotty nm35 Grand Master

scotty nm35

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So are all the Stagea's that come over. :)

As the k's are 'fiddled' with constantly and the extremely poor servicing over in Japan, they could go at any time. If your turbo is noisy and sounds like a T88 spooling, you have a few months left at best.

If you are worried about the turbo's longevity, clean the oil feed banjo bolt in the block, it only has a 1mm restrictor and blocks up sometimes with oil gunk.

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Whitestag: How many km's had your turbo done? Just curious, as im coming up to 80,000.

This discussion is really only relevant to the M35; your situation will likely be different.

Look for information regarding turbo life on R33/R34's to gauge the lifespan of your C34 turbo.

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