<VV> Turbo everyday operation question

[HallGrenn at aol.com]

I don't have a turbo (yet) and I have never driven one except around the  
block at the local Chevy dealer.  My youngest son has been asking more and  
more questions about Corvairs and, lately, turbos.  Concerning daily  
operation in a stock (or mildly improved) EM or LM turbo just how long can you  
"get on" the turbo before you risk engine damage.  I've told him that there  
are gauges and a warning buzzer when over heat conditions come up and he knows 
 how important oil temp is, but for you pressurized guys and gals out there 
just  how long do you stay on the boost.  I knew a Swiss gentleman whose 
wife  blew two EM turbo engines in their EM Spyder convertible by staying on 
the boost  continuously on the autobahn, but I have no other anecdotal or 
real world  experience on regular turbo operation.  
 
How do you high pressure people use your cars?
 
Bob Hall
Group Corvair
 
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