shaftplay

Nando

New Member
Alright im new to the turbo thing i know some basics, but im buying this turbo from a guy off CList.org, he said theres no shaftplay but it still works....what is shaftplay? i tried googling and searching on here but i still cant seem to understand what having no shaftplay means?
 

TeggyBear_Ls

90 EF LS/V 95 DC4
the center part. the fans or whatever you call it.

If it's got shaftplay, that will be able to wiggle around.
 

Nando

New Member
so it needs shaftplay in order to boost the car?
 


TeggyBear_Ls

90 EF LS/V 95 DC4
No. You don't want shaftplay. Shaftplay indicates a blown turbo, or worn turbo.

When I say wiggle around, i don't mean spinning. It should always spin. But it should not be able to move side-to-side.
 

Nando

New Member
oooohhh ok ok thanks i got ya now!!! learn something new everyday :)

the guys sellin it for $120, pretty cheap im thinkin
 

TeggyBear_Ls

90 EF LS/V 95 DC4
Depends. It's probably a replica turbo, so the quality isn't going to be the Best, but honestly, it would probably hold up a for awhile as long as your not going to push too much psi on it...

And $120, even for a replica isn't that bad a price either.
 


dc2GS-R

Super Moderator
Shaft play uses indicates excessive bearing wear in the CHRA. It can eventually cause the turbo to wear out the seals and burn oil and/or coolant. It can also cause the compressor or turbine wheel to hit the housing, destroying the turbo. I'd be skeptical of buying a used turbo. What turbo is it?
 

Nando

New Member
well i have stock internals and my motor is a B18A non vtec ls besides a MIMO short ram intake so if i do use it ill only push like 5psi only on weekends and fridays...(after i learn how to take it off and put it on)

It's a t3/t4 turbo he said he hasnt put it on any of his vehicles...
 

TeggyBear_Ls

90 EF LS/V 95 DC4
Nando said:
well i have stock internals besides a MIMO short ram intake so if i do use it ill only push like 5psi only on weekends and fridays...(after i learn how to take it off and put it on)
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Thats exactly what I do. I'm only pushing 4.7psi and it's pretty quick. But we don't take it off.

All you need to know is:

Shaftplay is like a dirty hooker with AIDS, you don't want it.
 

Nando

New Member
Lol thank you teggybear<3

is it a bitch to take it on and off?

also tips for no shaftplay?
 

TeggyBear_Ls

90 EF LS/V 95 DC4
Not really. You basically just swap the turbo manifold for the headers, and then plug your BOV & wastegate lines, and put a filter on your intercooler piping for your intake.
 
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