Re: Ruminants and low-end torque: Is your turbo a cow?

[Glen Powell <gpowell@acacianet.com>]

>Centrifugal forces increase with velocity, having the
>blades of a compressor or turbine break free should
>be somewhat akin to a small grenade going off, with
>pieces of shrapnel well distributed throughout your engine.
>
>Alan
>

Has anyone ever experienced a turbo explosion personally?
Heard of one?
On a stock street car?
Modified street car?
Race car?
Particulars, conditions, damage, repair cost, etc......?

-glen