[thurstonhowelltha3rd]

Hey guys. Has anyone been running these turbos in a daily driven 35i for over a year?

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Most of our Stage 1's go to DD vehicles, Stage 1's are a very popular replacement and they have great reliability. There are a few guys out there with 50k+ on Stage 1's (same on Stage 2/2+ but people do tend to drive less with 600+ whp… car seems to become more of a weekend toy). I realize you're looking for customer feedback here but feel free to shoot me an email if I can help you out at all.

Chris

[deaner_beamer]

Have couple of sets I tuned running 40k+ miles now and another set being abused at the track every weekend so longevity isn't the issue

[Antetokounmpo]

Originally Posted by deaner_beamer

Have couple of sets I tuned running 40k+ miles now and another set being abused at the track every weekend so longevity isn't the issue

pretty small sample size to conclude that...

[Subeamer24]

Originally Posted by thurstonhowelltha3rd

Hey guys. Has anyone been running these turbos in a daily driven 35i for over a year?

+1

i have the same question. I had my local shop order and install VTT stage 1 turbos, I will most likely be running them maxed out on the weekend with a e50 tune and whatever i can get out of pump gas during the weekdays.

I have heard good things as far a longevity but what does Tony@vargasturbotech have to say as far as how long they should last?

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Tony isn't on the forum... but I'm happy to answer any q's you have.

Chris

[Subeamer24]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

Tony isn't on the forum... but I'm happy to answer any q's you have.

Chris

Gothca.

1. How long are they predicted to last running at full capacity?

2. what power numbers can i expect, for AWD, FBO, E60 + inlets?

3. Hows warranty if they blow up on me?

Thanks

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Originally Posted by Subeamer24

Gothca.

1. How long are they predicted to last running at full capacity?

2. what power numbers can i expect, for AWD, FBO, E60 + inlets?

3. Hows warranty if they blow up on me?

Thanks

1: No such thing as "full capacity" in an easy to convey manner. Longevity is tied to a few things, such as maintenance (oil changes... boost leak check....etc.). Shaft speed is the big deal. If you're asking me on a max effort tune how long they will last -well, there are some guys running 30+ psi in the midrange and 100% wgdc after that. Not much will last longterm run like that. Basically treat them like stock turbos with just a little more flow up top. They're still turbine limited, just a better compressor.

2: Depends on motor health, mods, altitude, etc. We've seen nice curves with 475 ish whp held nicely almost to redline (quite a bit of a difference compared to stockers at top, even if the peak numbers aren't that much different). The highest I've seen is probably Steve Nelson's who I believe did in the vicinity of 520 whp.

3: All warranty terms are on the website. That said, we do try to work with customers.


A better way to go about this is to tell me what your power goals, driving style, mods, fuel, etc. all is, and we can suggest a turbo to best fit your needs. I normally do that via email but am happy to do so here if you'd like. Email is always fastest.


Chris