after a quick 20 minute thrash to work tonite when i stopped my car got very hot very quick, had a look under the bonnect and turbo was glowing red hot, never seen or noticed this before and woundered if it was ok or not??
thanks
oriont

 

timing out or overfuelling! get it sorted.

 

Bit like that maybe?

 

not quite that bad but yes.
is it really something i should be very worried about?
i wouldnt of thought it was either of those problems as it was only mapped by Stu in December.
ive got enough things on the car to do as it is.
thanks
oriont

 

Nah, most turbos are designed to cope with that amount of heat. If your running a rich mixture you will get it.

 

I get it most of the time its quite normal.

 

thanks guys
i was getting worried
thanks
oriont

 

the joys of having the engine behind ur head means i get to c this site as soon as iut gets a bit dark, by time im on a12 2-3 mins of 80mph and all four branches glow, it looks great, ill try get sum vids!!

 

A better flowing turbine wheel and housing helps a lot.

 

This happens to me quite a bit as well, and ive never suffered any problems from it

 

thanks guys
oriont

 

you will find that the turbine hosuing will get red hot if you're pushing it at high boost for a whaile, also if the engine tune is out (i.e., retarded ignition timing & rich fuel mixtures), the same will happen.

it shouldn't be a problem, but make sure u give the car/engine a cool down lap before switching it off.

 

Ahh they do it all the time, don't worry!