Can i use this volvo turbo? (pics)
 

Today i picked a turbo AiResearch T3 .42 .48 from a volvo, but i look the turbo doesnt have the same type of inlet as others, look

the turbo have this kind of inlet
http://wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/~amh11...Mitsub_man.jpg

I expect to get this inlet
http://wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/~amh11...Garrett_fr.jpg

Can i use this turbo or i need to change the turbo hot side, i got also a Turbo AiResearch .60 .63 from a thunderbird

Re: Can i use this volvo turbo?
 

It has a recessed round center on a standard T3 flange. You can have the flange machined flat OR I believe a CRX(?) exhaust gasket will fit it, but I just had mine planed down flat.


JP

Re: Can i use this volvo turbo? (pics)
 

yeah if you give the machine shop just the housing or the flange, they'll throw that ---- up in a milling machine and take it down for you. just as long as taking the recess off doesn't leave the flange too thin.

Re: Can i use this volvo turbo? (pics)
 

you need to use the thunderbird one !!!!!!!!!!




you thank me later

Re: Can i use this volvo turbo? (pics)
 

yeah grinding it all the way down to remove that stupid recess makes the flange pretty thin.
I usually weld up the recess and grind the excess. THat way at least, the turbo remains of STANDARD dimensions.

Re: Can i use this volvo turbo? (pics)
 

Good point, but I have a LOT of flange left. I'll see if I can find a picture but it's probably around 1/2 inch.


JP

Re: Can i use this volvo turbo? (pics)
 

Done, i use the thunderbird hotside i already use on my actual setup, was a .48, but i put the compresor side from the volvo, and also put the exhaust housing from the volvo one, so now i can make a nice downpipe, remember the thunderbird exhaust housing was a bitch to make some downpipe, jejeje.

Thanks!