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What turbo should I buy? |
turnaround89 |
Jan 9 2009, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I am getting ready to turbo my 1.8L engine. And I already know that you can't turbo a 914. But, what i would like to know is what are good cars to get turbo's off of?
I am looking for a small turbo that will spool quickly. Looking to run about 7 to 10 pounds of boost. What turbo'd cars will give me a good turbo to use? I have been looking for ones on ebay, but don't really want to buy one there. I don't mind buying a used one, so going to the junkyard and getting one is definitely an option. Which turbo? |
turnaround89 |
Jan 15 2009, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE Most modern turbos offer an intake seal (are they still carbon face seals?) No, most turbos, come with a dynamic seal, which will not work with draw through, like you mentioned. I have read over monster turbocharged volkswagon about how to actually change to a carbon seal. the hard part about changing to a carbon seal, is finding the thrust collar and carbon seal plate. I have not located those parts yet, well, i located the thrust collar, but you have to buy the whole rebuild kit which i don't want to have to do since the turbo will be brand new. I guess a couple extra parts never hurt. Im totally aware of the possible screw ups that can/may happen. Learn by your mistakes. It may be expensive that way, but if thats what it takes to learn how to run a turbo, then so be it. If i screw up, ill try again, until i get it right. when all else fails, try, try, try again!! |
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