h22a

I know this may sound dumb but Im just begining to start a race car.My brother gave me a turbo from his old car for free.Its a garrett aiResearch T3 turbo.Would it be ok if I used pvc or felxable piping for the turbo?I dont have 200 to spend off hand for piping .Is there a book that shows me how to install mods?I dont know anything about installing auto parts.If you have the time to answer this then thank you.

fatrhino

you could use plastic tubing, but the air won't flow as well

HMT-Admin

explain how it wont flow as well?

You can use PVC piping, but the heat the turbo puts off, warms the pvc and puts off toxic fumes, which isnt to great for the engine, and yourself.

Jeff

T3

Sorry for the name changing. Some how I cant use ChinaRice again.Well its a shity name anyways.

On to the topic.
What is the disadvantage on using flexible piping?

Will I need a external wastgate?Or could I just use a boost controller?

Anyone know of a site that can show me the "how to" on installing turbos?I want it to be done right or if any of you have advice to help.

Is it better to use smaller piping for turbos?2'' instake would be to big right?Will 1 1/2'' be good enough?

Im going ghetto cause I dont wanna spend extra hundreds on high end piping.So ill go home depot style.


Can I use "bilge piping"?It says it work under high temp and pressure conditions.



If anyone of you can find some cheap piping for me at http://www.homedepot.com/ I will pay you $7.00 just for helping me.




Here is my turbo I got..Thanks Jeff for always showing people how to post pics.

My bro said the shaft has no play in and out or side to side.

fatrhino

the piping i was thinking of when i said it wouldnt flow as well is that ribbed rubber piping that was on one of the old turbo projects here

T3

Would this work?Is 4'' to big?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875938954

Anyone know where I can find this piping in bulk?

This work?
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...idgjm.0&MID=16

T3

Wildman..Where can I find exhaust piping in bulk..
Will this fmu work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875767643

fatrhino

get exhaust pipes from JC Whitney
4" pipes are too big unless you've got 800hp or so (like Gary Gardella's 1000hp methanol civic it uses a y2k turbo with 4" charge pipes)