Guest Al@n Guests Posted 09/02/10 04:14 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 04:14 AM I have just been informed that the Aurion supercharger will run much longer without a rebuild, than the Garrett Turbo's on Falcons. The salesman suggested up to twice as LONG. He also indicated that the garrett will last up to 200K if properly serviced. therefore he is suggesting that 400K is possible. I am aware that heat soak is a problem for a turbo. But is it an issue for a roots style supercharger. Any one confirm or deny this information,cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/02/10 04:50 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 04:50 AM I would say he is basing his "Facts" on the little knowledge he has and is trying to appear as if he has a clue.There would be too many variables as to how long somehting would last. I am sure you could break a TRD in 10,000km if driven hard, as you could with a T.There is no hard and fast rule to say Turbos last a shorter time than a SC.Was he trying to sell you the TRD by chance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 2m 29d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 09/02/10 05:01 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 05:01 AM They'll last longer on average because most buyers favourite colour is beige and they don't thrash their cars? hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv EPC Member Donating Members 1,598 Member For: 16y 2m 19d Gender: Male Posted 09/02/10 05:33 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 05:33 AM TRD: Turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 5m 17d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 09/02/10 05:34 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 05:34 AM really at the end of the day how long is a peice of string.They will both last as long until they go bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 15d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 09/02/10 05:58 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 05:58 AM I wouldn't be concerned about the supercharger itself, rather the serpentine drive belt that will be put under plenty of stress if driven hard.Imagine one of those going at high rpm - it would be more than the blower that needed a re-build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 2m 29d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 09/02/10 05:58 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 05:58 AM TRD: Tard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Member 25 Member For: 15y 1m 11d Posted 09/02/10 06:21 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 06:21 AM I have just been informed that the Aurion supercharger will run much longer without a rebuild, than the Garrett Turbo's on Falcons. The salesman suggested up to twice as LONG. He also indicated that the garrett will last up to 200K if properly serviced. therefore he is suggesting that 400K is possible. I am aware that heat soak is a problem for a turbo. But is it an issue for a roots style supercharger. Any one confirm or deny this information,cheersThe TRD Autions are a nice car, I nearly bought one, but thankfully I saw the light and bought a T instead. What put me off was that TRD stopped making them due to the financial crisis and parts would be a bit hard to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 2m 29d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 09/02/10 06:38 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 06:38 AM That and all I ever hear is that front wheel drive is terrible with power. Including from my mate who paid for a new FN2 Civic TypeR which he's since chipped. "I wouldn't buy FWD again". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo k Member 414 Member For: 16y 10m 15d Location: Wollongong Posted 09/02/10 08:48 AM Share Posted 09/02/10 08:48 AM I did a belt on my super6 vt calais under hard throt did no damage what so ever. plus if u snap a belt u can still drive it but just no hard throttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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