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turbos

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:55 pm
by 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

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:10 pm
by 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

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:31 pm
by fletty
sweet as so i can turn the snails without stuffing anything up

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:41 pm
by RUFF
SIMMO84 wrote: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.

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:51 pm
by fletty
sweet as thanks for ur help

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:47 pm
by KiwiBacon
Sometimes you'll need to heat up the exhaust scroll to get it loose.

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:39 pm
by udm
i once couldnt get the centre off the exhaust housing :x

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:08 pm
by 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

Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:26 am
by 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.

Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:31 am
by want33s
Rilux wrote: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?

Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:33 am
by juls
Rilux wrote: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???

Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:43 am
by Rilux
Sorry, I thought he said shaft, it's early morning, give me a break. I gotta read shit before i post.

Sowwy :(

Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 12:31 pm
by mkpatrol
Rilux wrote: I gotta read shit before i post.

Sowwy :(

:rofl: :rofl: It helps