Can you put a turbo on any motor?
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.
Are turbos interchangeable?
yes turbo’s are universal.
Why do some turbos have holes?
Some turbos have a ring of holes or ports or a slit around the compressor inlet. This is called an anti surge turbocharger. It allows a big high flow and boost turbo to be used on an engine that would otherwise be too small.
What do you need to know about Turbo headers?
Proper welding technique is very critical for turbo headers due to the high stresses they see when in use. We prefer to TIG weld our headers and collectors. When welding stainless steel, welds should either be back-purged, or shielded using a product such as Solarflux.
What should the EGT of a turbo manifold be?
The good news is that durable, light-weight turbo-exhaust manifolds can be made using proper materials, design principles and fabrication techniques. Exhaust gas temperatures (EGT) for many race applications can exceed 1400° F which is beyond the working temperature of mild steel and 304 stainless steel.
Why do you need double slip exhaust headers?
The double slip eliminates the need to weld the collector since it minimizes leakage around the slip joint. As the exhaust header heats up, the outer sleeve actually tightens around the collector to seal in exhaust gases, yet is compliant enough to relieve thermal stress.
Proper welding technique is very critical for turbo headers due to the high stresses they see when in use. We prefer to TIG weld our headers and collectors. When welding stainless steel, welds should either be back-purged, or shielded using a product such as Solarflux.
The good news is that durable, light-weight turbo-exhaust manifolds can be made using proper materials, design principles and fabrication techniques. Exhaust gas temperatures (EGT) for many race applications can exceed 1400° F which is beyond the working temperature of mild steel and 304 stainless steel.
What does the Honda 1.5 turbo engine do?
As mentioned earlier, the Honda 1.5 turbo engine aims to provide more power to lightweight cars without sacrificing its fuel economy. It utilizes a single turbo and direct injection to get power out of the small engines.
How to choose the correct Turbo nozzle size?
The secret is selecting the orifice size. The chart on every turbo nozzle page will help you align the right turbo nozzle with the right water pressure. For example, most consumer-grade pressure washers produce 2400 PSI of pressure. A small turbo nozzle with a 3.0 orifice will suffice.