How many miles on your N54 aftermarket twins?

ferocity02 · 08-28-2015, 03:44 PM

This thread is for people with aftermarket twin turbos (VTT, RB, Hexon, etc) to post how many miles they have on their current setups. Or if you had aftermarket twins and they failed, please post here as well.

It seems like everyone recommends to replace failing stock turbos with aftermarket ones, and say that they'll last longer than stock, but I've seen zero proof of this. In fact, it seems that the opposite is true.

So for anyone with aftermarket turbos (still working or failed), please post the following information:

- Turbo manufacturer
- Model
- Current mileage on the turbos
- Date of install
- Boost levels, other mods, etc.

Thanks!

C.Pop · 08-28-2015, 05:40 PM

VTT 2+ 19t compressor/unclipped turbine
about 15k on them
installed early this year
Car is FBO on E66, 26 psi tapered to about 24.

Jnat · 08-29-2015, 08:26 AM

I have 70k on my stockers and their solid. Holding 18+ psi on my map and tapering as told to. I'm looking for the same information.

Antetokounmpo · 08-29-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jnat

I have 70k on my stockers and their solid. Holding 18+ psi on my map and tapering as told to. I'm looking for the same information.

Head over to n54 tech and there's more than a few who have had RB's fail under 2k miles and get stuck with the install and uninstall cost and end up loosing a couple grand because of it.

fmonteiro444 · 08-29-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Heel Toe

Head over to n54 tech and there's more than a few who have had RB's fail under 2k miles and get stuck with the install and uninstall cost and end up loosing a couple grand because of it.

10,000 miles on my freshly rebuilt and VSR balanced RB's, running 25psi+ every damn day!

Welterweight · 08-29-2015, 10:44 AM

Great topic! I am leaning towards Pure Stage 2 or Hexon both very new.

Antetokounmpo · 08-29-2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmonteiro444

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel Toe

Head over to n54 tech and there's more than a few who have had RB's fail under 2k miles and get stuck with the install and uninstall cost and end up loosing a couple grand because of it.

10,000 miles on my freshly rebuilt and VSR balanced RB's, running 25psi+ every damn day!

They have 10k after rebuild or they had to be rebuilt after 10k?

fmonteiro444 · 08-29-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Heel Toe

They have 10k after rebuild or they had to be rebuilt after 10k?

Bought them used. Sent them to Rob for a full rebuild and VSR balancing. I have since put over 10k miles on them.

Welterweight · 08-29-2015, 11:04 AM

10k is such low miles. Anyone have over 30k?

fmonteiro444 · 08-29-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Welterweight

10k is such low miles. Anyone have over 30k?

I'll keep you posted. My commute is 124 miles round trip, 5 days a week.

amr_e90 · 08-29-2015, 11:57 PM

Rb turbos with Billet wheel
4k miles and they have been smoking for 1k

They were bought new and where sent back for a recall befor I installed them and still ended up smoking .
I and a few are going to make a list on the other forum of Rb turbo owners with this BS problem.

fmonteiro444 · 08-30-2015, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amr_e90

Rb turbos with Billet wheel
4k miles and they have been smoking for 1k

They were bought new and where sent back for a recall befor I installed them and still ended up smoking .
I and a few are going to make a list on the other forum of Rb turbo owners with this BS problem.

Now when you say smoking, you mean coming from the exhaust correct?

Jnat · 08-30-2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmonteiro444

Now when you say smoking, you mean coming from the exhaust correct?

This is worrisome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fredcase · 08-30-2015, 11:12 AM

There is lots of information on the other forums about smoking rb's. He has yet to a knowledge or address the problem.

I'm gonna need a replacement soon and sure as hell won't be buying rb's.

dbworld4k · 08-30-2015, 12:20 PM

The amount of people with smoking RBs is definitely in the double digits. The affected buyers should seriously considering banding together and slapping RB with a subpoena.

924er · 08-30-2015, 05:01 PM

I been on these forums for a few years and haven't heard of any smoking RBs. Didn't know it was a common issue

jlcf22 · 08-30-2015, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.Pop

VTT 2+ 19t compressor/unclipped turbine
about 15k on them
installed early this year
Car is FBO on E66, 26 psi tapered to about 24.

Have you Dyno yet? I would like to see numbers on these not that many people have the 19t unclipped

spxxx · 08-30-2015, 06:11 PM

Let's keep this focused on mileage data from owners of car with Hybrid twins... The RB issue is well documented. I'm VERY excited to see the results of this thread.

amr_e90 · 08-30-2015, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmonteiro444

Now when you say smoking, you mean coming from the exhaust correct?

Yes exhaust on deceleration . Very frustrating and embarrassing

ferocity02 · 08-30-2015, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spxxx

Let's keep this focused on mileage data from owners of car with Hybrid twins... The RB issue is well documented. I'm VERY excited to see the results of this thread.

Agreed, thank you

Kienvu14 · 08-30-2015, 11:48 PM

VTT stage 2
FBO
20psi tapered to 18.
10k miles

Not 100% sure but believe one just died today ? will know soon.

fmonteiro444 · 09-03-2015, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amr_e90

Yes exhaust on deceleration . Very frustrating and embarrassing

I haven't had any issues with mine so far. Mine were a used pair I purchased off a forum member and sent back to RB for full rebuild, billet wheel, turbine clip, and VSR balancing. Are yours VSR balanced?

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Welterweight Major 98 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: Truck in snow, coupe in summer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00] 2005 Dodge Ram Quad ... [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi E92 [10.00]	10k is such low miles. Anyone have over 30k?
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amr_e90 Captain 203 Rep 801 Posts Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma iTrader: (2)	Rb turbos with Billet wheel 4k miles and they have been smoking for 1k They were bought new and where sent back for a recall befor I installed them and still ended up smoking . I and a few are going to make a list on the other forum of Rb turbo owners with this BS problem.
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fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	There is lots of information on the other forums about smoking rb's. He has yet to a knowledge or address the problem. I'm gonna need a replacement soon and sure as hell won't be buying rb's.
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924er Colonel 352 Rep 2,050 Posts Drives: e92 335i '10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	I been on these forums for a few years and haven't heard of any smoking RBs. Didn't know it was a common issue __________________ '10 e92 N54 DCI intakes, ER chargepipe, TIAL BOV, VRSF 5in FMIC, BMS Downpipes COBB e30
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Kienvu14 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 07' E90 N54 Aspen White Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (1)	VTT stage 2 FBO 20psi tapered to 18. 10k miles Not 100% sure but believe one just died today ? will know soon. __________________ E90 - N54 2007 Alpine White FBO : VRSF CP w/ Tial BOV,VRSF 7 inch FMIC, VRSF Catless DP's, Hexon RR600, Cobb V3, VMR V710 Gunmetal 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, SteveAZ stage 2 bucket
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