T61 Bolt on Turbo by Cx Racing
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well i bought one and there is no coolant passages. simply oil cooled and the oil lines definitely do not bolt up. oil inlet is on the top side of the turbo, and the oil outlet will most likely have to be replaced with high heat rubber hose fastened on with clamps. only bolt up part about it is the turbine inlet and downpipe flange... really disapointed in it actually, i should have done my research first.
"coolant lines had to be looped of course" - I blocked off the turbo coolant lines with plugs when I went to oil cooled only because I wanted one less point of failure.
Also did the custom hoses with my turbo upgrade> Mine are braided stainless outside with teflon hose internally. Hoses set me back under $100 done professionally at a hydraulic shop. The flanges were more than I expected.
Also did the custom hoses with my turbo upgrade> Mine are braided stainless outside with teflon hose internally. Hoses set me back under $100 done professionally at a hydraulic shop. The flanges were more than I expected.
You just removed the t-stat bypass :3d_frown:
If you want to bypass it completely, change the water neck off the head to the N/A part and use the bypass line from that.
If you want to bypass it completely, change the water neck off the head to the N/A part and use the bypass line from that.
So far this turbo seems to be doing it's job ok! would definately like to see someone dyno one of these to around 400hp range.
mexinuggets;1449848 said:
935motorsports;1449861 said:
This was mentioned before and even noticeable in the pictures.
easternguy2005;1449917 said:
:3d_frown: wrong. loop it.
If you go to a Oil Cooled Only turbo you should run your coolant line like this, instead of just blocking it off which is bad.
The pic is taken from driftmotions site as they sell a kit for $45.
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-7mturbocoolantbypasshose.php
The pic is taken from driftmotions site as they sell a kit for $45.
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-7mturbocoolantbypasshose.php
By just blocking the cooling lines you are not eliminating point of failure only moving it. would recommend looping for sure. It is a circulating system, which if plugged can create pressures not needed which in turn causes failures.
I've decided to run it as is and see how long it lasts...
the accordion hose will not stretch over the inducer.
i used some 3" silicon hose to bridge it and used polyurethane to ensure a seal (its only vacuum anyway)
here is another comparison photo
the accordion hose will not stretch over the inducer.
i used some 3" silicon hose to bridge it and used polyurethane to ensure a seal (its only vacuum anyway)
here is another comparison photo
the actuator size is irrelevant in terms of boost creep. Its the hole for the 'flapper' or whatever you want to call it that matters from what i understand
which in this case the hole is larger vs stock so boost creep shouldn't be too much of an issue given the size wheels people stuff into the stock housing w/o too much issue
IwantMKIII;1451038 said:
with a larger turbo there is less back pressure built up anyway, yes the wastegate is larger than stock when i can be bothered ill measure it