Raise your hand if you've blown up an N54!

[matreyia]

There has to be some sort of explanation as to why it happened. I too, was in complete awe. My analytical mind did something similar to some of these responses the first time I observed it.

Reality is that it can happen, until exposed to these situations I would have not believed it either.

My speculation would be that it would be a high heat situation in the catalyst followed by a misfire. Uneven pressure pulses (possibly vacuum) from the lack of combustion combined with a hot and weakened Cat material would allow the material to travel backwards for a short period of time. BUT, I'm just a mechanic.

@matreyia are you getting or did you get new turbos and oiling system components when they replaced the engine?

The whole shabang was replaced...turbos and all. The turbos were shredded.

 

[Tony@VargasTurboTech]

Yes i've been in contact with Mo. He's a great guy and deserving of a much needed vacation but Paul is still there and he's building the motor. Tony should be overseeing everything so things should be moving along.

Eric, not sure if you have heard. I was just informed a few minutes ago. I was told Mo has passed unexpectedly. To say I was blown away, shocked, and saddened by the news is an understatement. Not sure what this means for your motor, but VAC gets a pass in my book as they deal with this loss...

 

[matreyia]

Eric, not sure if you have heard. I was just informed a few minutes ago. I was told Mo has passed unexpectedly. To say I was blown away, shocked, and saddened by the news is an understatement. Not sure what this means for your motor, but VAC gets a pass in my book as they deal with this loss...

I don't know Mo but it is always unfortunate to hear a member of our community pass unexpectedly.

My condolences to all who knew him.

 

[doublespaces]

Oh my, now that is not good news.

 

[Erichale77]

Eric, not sure if you have heard. I was just informed a few minutes ago. I was told Mo has passed unexpectedly. To say I was blown away, shocked, and saddened by the news is an understatement. Not sure what this means for your motor, but VAC gets a pass in my book as they deal with this loss...

Yes they called me this morning to let me know of the sad news. He will be missed. I feel soo bad for his family. I haven't even thought about my motor cause I'm dealing with all the hurricane damage and loss of power here. Hearing the news about Mo just makes things worse.

 

[suspenceful]

Yeah, this thread has been ruined by your bickering. I wish I could clean it up.

 

[The Convert]

Yeah, this thread has been ruined by your bickering. I wish I could clean it up.

@doublespaces can if you ask him to.

 

[Clean WHP]

@doublespaces make this thread GREAT AGAIN.
#merica

 

[doublespaces]

Jeez fellas, that actually took effort to clean up. If anyone needs proof of something, its only soft deleted.

 

[The Convert]

Jeez fellas, that actually took effort to clean up. If anyone needs proof of something, its only soft deleted.

You're welcome

 

[nate335i]

ive seen this thread on here for a while and never clicked on it.. strictly because i didnt wanna even think about joining this community.. the infamous

well im pretty sure im about to be raising my hand

fck

 

[doublespaces]

ive seen this thread on here for a while and never clicked on it.. strictly because i didnt wanna even think about joining this community.. the infamous

well im pretty sure im about to be raising my hand

fck

What happened?

 

[nate335i]

What happened?

Light smoke from the pcv flapper and oil fill cap. Pretty sure I burnt a piston ring.

 

[doublespaces]

Booo, will you scope it?

 

[nate335i]

Booo, will you scope it?

The shop on base with the tools I need is closed Sunday and Monday. I'll do more diagnosis tomorrow.

 

[Tony@VargasTurboTech]

When ask for all of the Torques, be prepared to pay the price for them. Oliver I-Beam Rods looking like a pretzel....

 

[Abacus38]

When ask for all of the Torques, be prepared to pay the price for them. Oliver I-Beam Rods looking like a pretzel....View attachment 5844

Holy crap you bent the rod already?

 

[doublespaces]

When ask for all of the Torques, be prepared to pay the price for them. Oliver I-Beam Rods looking like a pretzel....View attachment 5844

Scheisse!

 

[Abacus38]

Maybe its time to hit up wiseco to see if they are willing to make boost line rods for the n54.

http://realstreetperformance.com/Sh...seco-Rods-Toyota-2JZ-142mm-BoostLine-Kit.html

 

[Tony@VargasTurboTech]

Why? Who else is making 900+WTQ by 3200? That is what killed them. Oliver makes very tough rods, and so does Manley, Carillo, etc. I was just pushing too hard down low because I wanted to see whats possible. I'll shift the power right a little bit, and the rods wont be an issue.