Can you put a turbo in yourself?
In short, although you can theoretically add a turbocharger to almost any naturally-aspirated engine, it’s not a plug-and-play process. There are a lot of parts that require careful consideration. Luckily, some tuning companies have taken some of the guesswork out of the process.
What causes turbo spool?
Turbo spool is the time it takes from when the turbo starts building pressure until it reaches full pressure. Also, the turbo spool is determined by the size of the engine and the turbocharger. It can also be increased with things as an improved turbo impeller, for example.
What causes turbo shaft play?
Shaft play is caused by the bearings in the center section of the turbo wearing out over time. When a bearing is worn, shaft play, a side to side wiggling motion of the shaft occurs. This in turn causes the shaft to scrape against the inside of the turbo and often produces a high-pitched whine or whizzing noise.
Can any turbo fit any car?
Using the science of compressor maps and some idea of the size and rpm range of your engine, you can add virtually any turbo to any engine. The trick is the availability of the maps and the A/R ratios of the turbine housing and sizes of the turbine wheels.
Can Turbos be fixed?
In most cases, a turbocharger can be repaired, unless the outer housings are damaged. It is imperative that you get a warranty in case the turbo fails again. The worn parts will be replaced by the turbo specialist and your turbocharger will be as good as new.
Is turbo shaft play bad?
JayRolla. Actually a little side to side is not bad as long as the blades dont touch. The bad shaft play is in and out. You want to try and pull it in and out pretty hard, if it moves a good amount its probably rebuild time.
What happens to the exhaust pipe after a turbo?
On a turbocharged car after the turbo, use the biggest pipe you can fit. The turbo’s job is to convert that wasted heat energy from the engine into mechanical force which is then used to compress the intake charge.
Can a X pipe be used in a turbocharged car?
No point for an x-pipe in a turbocharged car, this isnt an naturally aspirated v8. In fact theres no point for an exhaust at all, the turbo itself provides any and all the backpressure thats needed. No point for an x-pipe in a turbocharged car, this isnt an naturally aspirated v8.
Why is the Turbo sucking at 1800 rpm?
I’ve just had a look at lunch and the thick rubber pipe (excuse my total lack of technical knowledge) coming from the turbo to the engine is sucking flat above 1800 rpm. This corresponds to the loud noise (I’m assuming the engine is suffocating).
What’s the power gain of a turbo pipe?
Instant power gain, upto the point where it induced wheelspin pulling off in 1st and ‘powered’ up to 60 up a pretty steep hill. The whining/rattly noise was reduced by a good 60% at least and it felt a lot more powerful in every gear.
Where do you run a turbo up pipe?
First you want to figure out the general area where you want your turbo up-pipe, then visualize the route the pipe will have to take from the exhaust manifolds to the turbine housing. Most 4 cylinder engines are easy, as they have a single exit manifold and only need to run a single pipe to the turbo.
On a turbocharged car after the turbo, use the biggest pipe you can fit. The turbo’s job is to convert that wasted heat energy from the engine into mechanical force which is then used to compress the intake charge.
No point for an x-pipe in a turbocharged car, this isnt an naturally aspirated v8. In fact theres no point for an exhaust at all, the turbo itself provides any and all the backpressure thats needed. No point for an x-pipe in a turbocharged car, this isnt an naturally aspirated v8.
What causes pipes to split in a car?
In a car as the engine is not burning fuel it is not using oxygen either. So the whole turbo system would be under pressure and cause either split pipes or cause damage to the turbo itself as air tries to rush backwards through the turbo.