OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture.
10-23-2003, 10:31 PM
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OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture.
How well will this work. For some reason, I thought it wouldn't.
This is a v8 firebird.
This is a v8 firebird.
10-23-2003, 10:37 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (94goldjungsr)
I've seen that before... A lot of F bodies run that because of lack of under hood engine space... With a v-8, there isn't room to run 2 nice big t66s or something crazy like that, so that's the setup they run.
Works pretty well - i have some more info and videos of cameros and firebirds running that setup... let me dig em up
Works pretty well - i have some more info and videos of cameros and firebirds running that setup... let me dig em up
10-23-2003, 10:39 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (tegasaurus)
http://www.discountchips.net/2...l.mpg
I guess LT1s and LS1s have a whole let less underhood space than in hondas
-Ryan
I guess LT1s and LS1s have a whole let less underhood space than in hondas
-Ryan
10-23-2003, 10:45 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (rjardy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rjardy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can you say turbo lag?
Rob</TD></TR></TABLE>
um actually no... they spool up surprizingly fast. The turbo is still relatively small for how much displacement those beasts put out.
Rob</TD></TR></TABLE>
um actually no... they spool up surprizingly fast. The turbo is still relatively small for how much displacement those beasts put out.
10-23-2003, 10:53 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (tegasaurus)
its alll the way in the BACK... i mean exhaust flow is exhaust flow, but i would say some responsiveness maybe lost..
the exhaust pulse wave may get weaker by that point but it will still work...
i would just worry about hitting a speedbump...
but yet us hondas are lower than these muscle car
the exhaust pulse wave may get weaker by that point but it will still work...
i would just worry about hitting a speedbump...
but yet us hondas are lower than these muscle car
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10-23-2003, 11:18 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (pornstarSR)
thats interesting....how do they set up the oil return with the turbo below the and about 8' back from the engine? Do they have some sore of inline pump pushing the oil back to the engine?
10-23-2003, 11:21 PM
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Yeah I remember seeing this a couple months ago, the oil feed and return would definitely bother me. I would also think the turbo wouldnt be as efficient being so far away from the exhaust ports on the heads.
10-23-2003, 11:37 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (InfamousRS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by InfamousRS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats interesting....how do they set up the oil return with the turbo below the and about 8' back from the engine? Do they have some sore of inline pump pushing the oil back to the engine?</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you look close to the rear axle there's a remote oil filter, and a pressure switch or something, it looks like the return line goes to that, looks like the same tube....
maybe a small pump, i have heard you can use small pumps on return lines
if you look close to the rear axle there's a remote oil filter, and a pressure switch or something, it looks like the return line goes to that, looks like the same tube....
maybe a small pump, i have heard you can use small pumps on return lines
10-23-2003, 11:56 PM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (RyanAutry)
thats rediculous
i would cut out parts of the engine bay to make hte turbo fit before i put it back there
i would cut out parts of the engine bay to make hte turbo fit before i put it back there
10-24-2003, 03:30 AM
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like 3000 $ in piping ! and 1500 for the turbo setup!
anyway, it's not the first car I seen running that way, I'd cut something under the hood if not the hood like some grand national people do to fit the blower before putting 20 foot of pipe crossing everywhere under my car !
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10-24-2003, 05:13 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (RyanAutry)
You could probably cook a meal in the trunk unless they have it insulated with something..looks like the turbine housing is right up against there..and I think they removed the fuel tank...if not...then I dont know what to say...but interesting setup all the way
10-24-2003, 05:39 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (BoostingSnail)
Although there is a ton of piping, I'm guessing with 8 cylinders, there's definitely enough exhaust flow to spool up that "small" turbo.
But one question, where's the intercooler?
But one question, where's the intercooler?
10-24-2003, 08:19 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (HXMan)
"Do you really want this under your gas tank?"
I bet is easy to pass emmisions with the turbo downstream from the catalytic converter. One plus to go along with all the minuses.
I bet is easy to pass emmisions with the turbo downstream from the catalytic converter. One plus to go along with all the minuses.
10-24-2003, 10:14 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (tegasaurus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegasaurus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
um actually no... they spool up surprizingly fast. The turbo is still relatively small for how much displacement those beasts put out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How did I know that someone was going to argue with me.
FACT: if you have 9 feet of flippin charge pipe, it will take longer for the charged air to reach its destination. I dont care how small the turbo is.
Rob
um actually no... they spool up surprizingly fast. The turbo is still relatively small for how much displacement those beasts put out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How did I know that someone was going to argue with me.
FACT: if you have 9 feet of flippin charge pipe, it will take longer for the charged air to reach its destination. I dont care how small the turbo is.
Rob
10-24-2003, 10:18 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (rjardy)
I think it would work much better if the piping to the turbine was wrapped. That pipe surely loses a lot of heat.
10-24-2003, 10:41 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (mos)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mos »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"Do you really want this under your gas tank?"
I bet is easy to pass emmisions with the turbo downstream from the catalytic converter. One plus to go along with all the minuses.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, they don't run cats or mufflers... just a straight downpipe Which is why im a little confused about why they don't just shove the turbo where the cat is?
I bet is easy to pass emmisions with the turbo downstream from the catalytic converter. One plus to go along with all the minuses.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, they don't run cats or mufflers... just a straight downpipe
Which is why im a little confused about why they don't just shove the turbo where the cat is?
10-24-2003, 10:48 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (tegasaurus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegasaurus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
lol, they don't run cats or mufflers... just a straight downpipe Which is why im a little confused about why they don't just shove the turbo where the cat is?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Leave it to the Domestic guys to put a turbo in the *** of the car. LOL!
BTW, the "Do you want this under your hood?" caption was hilarious! Yea, let's move it out from under the hood and PUT IT NEXT TO THE GASTANK! LMAO! What's next?...running stock injectors?
lol, they don't run cats or mufflers... just a straight downpipe
Which is why im a little confused about why they don't just shove the turbo where the cat is?</TD></TR></TABLE>Leave it to the Domestic guys to put a turbo in the *** of the car. LOL!
BTW, the "Do you want this under your hood?" caption was hilarious! Yea, let's move it out from under the hood and PUT IT NEXT TO THE GASTANK! LMAO! What's next?...running stock injectors?
10-24-2003, 10:50 AM
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Re: OT: Not Honda Related. Just a general Turbo Question. Look at this picture. (tegasaurus)
what happens when it rains? i dunno how good it is for cold water to go up against the cast when its THAT hot...
wow.. these kits look soooooooooo quality and professional with their mig welds, and crush bends.
wow.. these kits look soooooooooo quality and professional with their mig welds, and crush bends.