turbos

[fletty]

is it possible to split a turbo apart and change the angles of the intake and exuast. i assume it is possible but wat problems will there be if i did it. can i do it myself or should i just take it to a specialist

[SIMMO84]

if your doin wat i think your doin its easy as jus loosen the clamps on the snails and turn it to where u want

[fletty]

sweet as so i can turn the snails without stuffing anything up

[RUFF]

if your doin wat i think your doin its easy as jus loosen the clamps on the snails and turn it to where u want

Its not allways this easy. Some have a locating pin that needs to either be removed or at least moved to suit the new location. Also you may need to rework the Actuator bracket or rod if it has an inbuilt waste gate. Otherwise there is nothing else that can really go wrong.

[fletty]

sweet as thanks for ur help

[KiwiBacon]

Sometimes you'll need to heat up the exhaust scroll to get it loose.

[udm]

i once couldnt get the centre off the exhaust housing

[short stuff]

make sure it hasnt got a gasket before you turn it other wise youll need to replace it. Some turbos have a paper gasket on the intake side of the turbo

[Rilux]

Don't turn it. Thats such a stupid idea, when they're built, they're balanced. And if you go changing it, you're going to throw the balancing out. You can check for yourself, if you open it up, check the back of the wheels they should have gouge marks from where they are balanced.

So basically, your turbo is going to fail early if you play with it.

[want33s]

Don't turn it. Thats such a stupid idea, when they're built, they're balanced. And if you go changing it, you're going to throw the balancing out. You can check for yourself, if you open it up, check the back of the wheels they should have gouge marks from where they are balanced.

So basically, your turbo is going to fail early if you play with it.

How does turning the housing affect the balance of the compressor wheels?

[juls]

Don't turn it. Thats such a stupid idea, when they're built, they're balanced. And if you go changing it, you're going to throw the balancing out. You can check for yourself, if you open it up, check the back of the wheels they should have gouge marks from where they are balanced.

So basically, your turbo is going to fail early if you play with it.

It is the shaft which is balanced, not the housings. As long as you do it properly, rotating the housings will not effect your turbo.

You obviously have never modified an turbo engine???

[Rilux]

Sorry, I thought he said shaft, it's early morning, give me a break. I gotta read shit before i post.

Sowwy :(

[mkpatrol]

I gotta read shit before i post.

Sowwy :(

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