Bigger compressor housing, worth it???(with pics)
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Bigger compressor housing, worth it???(with pics)
I have a "smallish" turbocharger, a gt17 from a SAAB but since my car is only 1.3 liters of raw power is actually a good match...
But now i have 2 compressor housings one bigger and one smaller then the gt17, one came from a 2.2liter diesel SAAB and another from a 3.0 v6 diesel, both are gt15 turbos and both housings fit the gt17 almost perfect...
Would it be worth to put the bigger compressor?? I wouldnīt mind having a bit more power in the high end and a slowest spooling turbo...
The bigger compressor would give me more CFM`S at higher rpmīs, at same boost right?? I want to keep low pressure(0.5) and decrease the turbo speed and thus air temperatures...
The huge 3.0liter v6 turbo:
My actual turbo:
But now i have 2 compressor housings one bigger and one smaller then the gt17, one came from a 2.2liter diesel SAAB and another from a 3.0 v6 diesel, both are gt15 turbos and both housings fit the gt17 almost perfect...
Would it be worth to put the bigger compressor?? I wouldnīt mind having a bit more power in the high end and a slowest spooling turbo...
The bigger compressor would give me more CFM`S at higher rpmīs, at same boost right?? I want to keep low pressure(0.5) and decrease the turbo speed and thus air temperatures...
The huge 3.0liter v6 turbo:
My actual turbo:
#4
Re: Bigger compressor housing, worth it???(with pics)
Originally Posted by JDMFantasy2K
just swap em and find out
i'd move that air filter if that were my setup, on good puddle and gulp
i'd move that air filter if that were my setup, on good puddle and gulp
The filter location is temporary...
Originally Posted by lumpenst
thats a suzuki swift right? i heard they have boost friendly engines
Going back on the topic i also could just swap the turbine wheel, and machine the housing maintaining the a/r, but would i really see any gains
#6
Re: Bigger compressor housing, worth it???(with pics)
Yes you could hybrid this turbo with a larger compressor.
supposing you find a compressor housing that fits the gt17, just make sure the base of the wheel is the same diameter. custom machining the backplate can suck.
I can balance that rotating assembly for cheap....if you ever get to that point.
supposing you find a compressor housing that fits the gt17, just make sure the base of the wheel is the same diameter. custom machining the backplate can suck.
I can balance that rotating assembly for cheap....if you ever get to that point.
#7
Re: Bigger compressor housing, worth it???(with pics)
Originally Posted by BLAAST
Yes you could hybrid this turbo with a larger compressor.
supposing you find a compressor housing that fits the gt17, just make sure the base of the wheel is the same diameter. custom machining the backplate can suck.
I can balance that rotating assembly for cheap....if you ever get to that point.
supposing you find a compressor housing that fits the gt17, just make sure the base of the wheel is the same diameter. custom machining the backplate can suck.
I can balance that rotating assembly for cheap....if you ever get to that point.
This Hydrid turbo would look sick cause the compressor would be way bigger then the turbine... But iīm not after looks iīm after low end, cause my turbo runs out of juice at 5000k...
#8
Re: Bigger compressor housing, worth it???(with pics)
Yes, such hybrid would improve your top end for sure and heat up the air less for the same amount of boost.
However, your turbine, which is really tiny on the GT17, will become the bottle neck for your turbo. I am not sure how much power it can support before it starts choking the exhaust.
However, your turbine, which is really tiny on the GT17, will become the bottle neck for your turbo. I am not sure how much power it can support before it starts choking the exhaust.
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