Turbo project progress pics(rough).
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Power Surge
SHO Member
I always do EGTs between the head and the turbo. I don't care what the temp is post turbo, that doesn't tell me anything important.
DVJ38
New Member
Dude, awesome job! Whenever I get out there we'll have to shoot some vids. 
What was it, Bullard? lol
What was it, Bullard? lolNotSoSlowSHO
Gas is $$ WALK!
gmorrell
Never been a noob...
Ideally, if the turbine is close to the exhaust ports on a short run header, an EGT at the turbine inlet or header collector is best. An EGT downstream of the turbine isn't going to tell you if there are high temps between the head and turbine, which is where high EGT's will do the most damage.
If this were my installation, I'd do EGT's near both O2 sensors. Your piping layout, while pretty and nicely assembled, runs the risk of some restrictive effects at the front bank exhaust manifold where it merges with the gas flow from the rear manifold. If you're going to see any negative effects from high EGT's, they'll show up as burned exhaust valves. As others have suggested to you, I'd keep an eye on EGT's close to the engine exhaust ports.
Turbocharging is not free as many folks like to think: Conservation of energy still applies, and thermodynamics doesn't offer any free lunches. If you calculate the shaft power in a typical decent sized turbocharger that's feeding a 3 Liter engine to 10psi or so, it can hit 30 HP. The cost to get this horsepower is higher EGT's, higher backpressure at the exhaust ports, and reduced scavenging of the exhaust gases from the cylinder.
If this were my installation, I'd do EGT's near both O2 sensors. Your piping layout, while pretty and nicely assembled, runs the risk of some restrictive effects at the front bank exhaust manifold where it merges with the gas flow from the rear manifold. If you're going to see any negative effects from high EGT's, they'll show up as burned exhaust valves. As others have suggested to you, I'd keep an eye on EGT's close to the engine exhaust ports.
Turbocharging is not free as many folks like to think: Conservation of energy still applies, and thermodynamics doesn't offer any free lunches. If you calculate the shaft power in a typical decent sized turbocharger that's feeding a 3 Liter engine to 10psi or so, it can hit 30 HP. The cost to get this horsepower is higher EGT's, higher backpressure at the exhaust ports, and reduced scavenging of the exhaust gases from the cylinder.
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Believe me when I say that the way the front bank merges was all I had room for. Was there a better way to do it? -Always but if you can't tell, this is a budget project and I had to work with my resources. I'm not saying anyone is wrong advice they give and I'm always willing to learn from those more experienced. I have a feeling this is going to work well but we shall see. I will surely keep it updated
Thanks for all the advice and pointers guys. Feel free give your $.02.
Dude, awesome job! Whenever I get out there we'll have to shoot some vids.
Screwin'-A, man
shomtx95
Member
are your wheels off of a 3rd gen's? they look awesome
NCTaurusSHO
Guest
your right, that is exactly what we were talking about. you want to know where the most damage is going to be done.
Cool setup nik!
Thanks! I hope you dont mind but I used your hot pipe design for the base of my similar design. I figured if your pipes work than so should mine. I originally planned to run the DP in the "traditional" location behind the trans but was unable to do so with my unique turbo WG housing. I think it will work OK tho.
Haha, no worries man, it is not my design by any means.
Yeah, I was curious as to your dp routing choice, and then I saw that turbine housing. Unique indeed, at least from what I have seen. Keep us updated!
Shoaz
Studly dood
Looks slick! I'm starting a pool on how many minutes from first wheel turn until clutch failure...
Looks slick! I'm starting a pool on how many minutes from first wheel turn until clutch failure...
Hopefully longer than Tom
But probably not
Stock clutch nik? Boost is a clutchs' worst enemy! But oh what fun!
Off Road SHO
Moderator
Hopefully longer than Tom
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Oh, that cut deep! I still did a 12.46 @ 110 with no clutch so see if you can top that smarty pants.
Tom
I am a clutches worst enemy... Boost is my new weapon of choice:scared:
I still have a perfectly good CM1 PP(disc broke). Maybe they can sell me the disc alone.
And Tom, uhhh... Ok, ya got me there:asskick:
Shoaz
Studly dood
Nik, this guy sez you need more turbos...
kzoosho
Holset HX52
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