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Ct20 turbo
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:47 pm
by HTH
Hey ppl, I've got a ct20 turbo sitting in the shed ready to be bolted
onto my 2.8 lux but I noticed when bolting the turbo to the manifold
that it faces down towards the block.
Can the compressor/exhaust housing be spun so it faces
a bit more towards the sky. Cheers ppl
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:02 pm
by tweak'e
what manifold are you bolting it to?
surf manifold is top mount.
edit: i assume you have a turbo off a 2lt 2.4 diesel motor, not one of the petrol motors that also have the ct20 turbo.
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:50 pm
by HTH
Manifold is off a surf, top mount.
The turbo only needs to spin a inch or 2.
I'll get a pic and post it up tomoz
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:21 pm
by 80's_delirious
the can be modified so you can rotate the housings. it will probably bugger up the waste gate actuator bracket and link rod so you might need to modify them too.
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:19 pm
by HTH
I think it might be easier to just modify the manifold then play with the turbo then yeh? Thanks for your advice ppl
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:26 pm
by a1 mech
All turbos are designed so the comp and exhaust housings can rotate on the central race.
Its probably setup to run to a front mount intercooler rather then straight ova the top of the tappet cover. Just undo the clamping bolts on the comp cover and use a heat gun if it doesnt easily move to loosen the adhesive seal.
You may hav to redrill or slightly modify the wastegate actuator bracket. Alternatively you could fit an intercooler.
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:12 pm
by HTH
There just isn't enough room between the compressor
end and the head, I think I'll probably just mod the manifold.
Thanks again
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:32 pm
by tweak'e
something doesn't sound right.
its a very common install and i can't recall anyone having to mod the manifold.
got a pic?
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:40 pm
by HTH
Probably because it's a eBay turbo, apparently American made.
I'll try get a pic as soon as I sober up, thanks
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:44 pm
by a1 mech
Yes post a pic, A mate of mine has the ebay CT20 and it bolted up fine to his 3L.
At worst u wud just hav to angle the outlet up on an angle and use a 45 degree silicon joiner to start the plumbing over to the intake manifold.
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:27 pm
by Zookified
I depends what the ct20 came off. I got mine off of a 2LT surf and had the same problem. This is using a 2LT-E manifold. You just need to undo the clamp and swivel the turbo to what you think will work for you.
The actuator will have to be modified. Make sure you disconect it before rotating the turbo otherwise you will damage it like I did
Now I am running no actuator with the wastegate wired shut
