Forced Induction Custom FI Setup Questions

turbo efficiency

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 7, 2006 | 11:49 PM
  #1  
tr4cti0n.i55ues's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.5 BAR
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 667
Default turbo efficiency

i was looking at a compressor map for my turbo. and at 10 psi i am looking at 64% efficiency. so i was wondering at what % do you guys start looking at bigger turbos.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:02 PM
  #2  
formsim's Avatar
0.5 BAR
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 76
Default Re: turbo efficiency

what motor and turbo trim you using?

64% at 10psi i would probably upgrade the turbo if you plan on going anywhere above 15 psi
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:42 PM
  #3  
sixsick6's Avatar
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 378
Default Re: turbo efficiency

Originally Posted by tr4cti0n.i55ues
i was looking at a compressor map for my turbo. and at 10 psi i am looking at 64% efficiency. so i was wondering at what % do you guys start looking at bigger turbos.
I guarantee that you're reading it wrong unless it's something wussy like a T15.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:51 PM
  #4  
tr4cti0n.i55ues's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.5 BAR
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 667
Default Re: turbo efficiency

i dont think that the motor and turbo matter but if you want it is a 4g37 and a tdo4h-13c. an i dont plan on going past 10psi because 12 will push it off the map. and i would suggest that you look at the post above about choosing the right turbo because the motor/ turbo has already been taken into account

and sixsick- its a 13c i got it for free, i was planning on running it on a 1.3 but i sold the car. i am trying to see if it is even worth throwing on because i am haveing boost withdraws
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 07:17 PM
  #5  
splitime's Avatar
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 240
Default Re: turbo efficiency

I think the standard is to stay above 70% efficiency.... but the majority of us honestly just crank the fugg outta the boost controllers and hope for the best.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:52 PM
  #6  
formsim's Avatar
0.5 BAR
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 76
Default Re: turbo efficiency

Originally Posted by tr4cti0n.i55ues
i dont think that the motor and turbo matter but if you want it is a 4g37 and a tdo4h-13c. an i dont plan on going past 10psi because 12 will push it off the map. and i would suggest that you look at the post above about choosing the right turbo because the motor/ turbo has already been taken into account

and sixsick- its a 13c i got it for free, i was planning on running it on a 1.3 but i sold the car. i am trying to see if it is even worth throwing on because i am haveing boost withdraws
was just curious about the motor/turbo, just for my knowledge. and if 2 psi is going to push a turbo's effeciency from 64% to off the chart a larger turbo would certainly not hurt to be safe. but shi if its free who cares like the guy said, crank up the boost, when the turbo starts chokin time for a upgrade
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 12:05 AM
  #7  
sixsick6's Avatar
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 378
Default Re: turbo efficiency

Originally Posted by tr4cti0n.i55ues
i dont think that the motor and turbo matter but if you want it is a 4g37 and a tdo4h-13c. an i dont plan on going past 10psi because 12 will push it off the map. and i would suggest that you look at the post above about choosing the right turbo because the motor/ turbo has already been taken into account

and sixsick- its a 13c i got it for free, i was planning on running it on a 1.3 but i sold the car. i am trying to see if it is even worth throwing on because i am haveing boost withdraws
Yeah that turbo can deepthroat my ****. What'd you get it off of, wait let me guess, Volvo or Chrysler LeBaron? Either way its barely good for 250 ish cfm practical and just a bit over 300 cfm but you wouldn't want to overspool it. Your best bet is to keep the boost low otherwise all you'll be pushing is hot air and ruining your motor that much quicker.

Whats your CR, 9.1:1 right?
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 12:22 AM
  #8  
tr4cti0n.i55ues's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.5 BAR
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 667
Default Re: turbo efficiency

yeah the turbo came off a volvo. i think i will just throw it on and wait till someone wrecks a car with a better turbo. my local yard will let me pull any turbo for $50, just every turbo car there is already missing the turbo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HMT-Roger
Auto News
1
Jul 13, 2012 05:51 AM
marcj
Engine Management
17
Oct 17, 2008 01:48 PM
DelsolDUDE
Forced Induction
8
Oct 19, 2006 10:12 AM
d16forlife
General Discussion
3
Nov 29, 2003 12:34 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:56 AM.