turbo backwards - Boost Forum

Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.
turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:31 AM
well, i just got a turbo in today from ssautochome. its a t3/t4 hybrid internal wastegate. the only thing im having problems with is i cant get the compresser side to face down without blocking the wastegate. the closest i can get it is to face the fans. will that work or is there any sort of remedy? secondly, there are to nipples on the wastegate, i have no idea what the second on is for. is called a v-band. any help would be appreciated.

Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:40 AM
Well first, you can move the wastegate, thats why there are threads on the actuator.

Second, you should have put some research into what you were buying before you purchased it, SSAutoChrome is the worst thing you can buy when it comes to turbo's and turbo headers.





4cyltuner.com - Information Source For 4 Cylinder Tuners
Buy stuff from CarCustoms Ebay! Won't be disappointed!

Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:56 AM
you wouldnt have any idea what the v-band is would ya
Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:56 AM
or you can @!#$in rotate the compressor housing.
Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:03 AM
ive tried rotating it
Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:11 AM
Shifted wrote:Well first, you can move the wastegate, thats why there are threads on the actuator.

Second, you should have put some research into what you were buying before you purchased it, SSAutoChrome is the worst thing you can buy when it comes to turbo's and turbo headers.


i agree on ssautochrome being crap but i've hear talks that their turbos are improved...but then again i dont know first hand

like the other kid said...can you clock the compressor housing to face the way you want? also you could switch over to an external wastegate and get a shop to cut and weld a wg flange onto your manifold



2007 GM Tuner Bash...HELL YEA
PA,MD,NJ,DE,NY and all states north caravan
Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:17 AM
ive seen numerous ssac 50/63s lasting a logn ass time and making pretty good numbers. 189 dollars new for the win.
Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:17 AM
hmmm, that actually sounds like a good idea. all i would have to do is by a exhaust piece for the turbo that seals up the wastegate hole correct? and the turbo looks to be in fantastic condition by the way, no shaft play and free spin on the fans.
Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 7:24 AM
rotate the @!#$ outta everything, just make sure the oil feed is on top and the oil return is on the bottom.

I have heard awful things about these turbos, but first hand, I have seen them work very well. :shrug

v-band is just for the exhaust, pending your exhaust outlet, 2.5 or 3", they work super well and allow for some movement without leaking, good choice...



HP Tuners | Garrett T3/T04B | 2.5" Charge Pipes | 2.5" Downpipe | 650 Injectors | HO Manifold | Addco front/rear | Motor Mounts | HKS SSQV | Spec stage 3 | AEM UEGO Wideband | Team Green LSD | FMIC | 2.3 cams | 2.3 oil pump swap | 280WHP | Now ECOTECED

Re: turbo backwards
Sunday, August 06, 2006 4:02 PM
what are the two nipples on the wastegate for though, i know the top connects to the compresser house but there is a nipple on the bottem side of the wastegate that i have no idea what it goes to. im thinking i should just block it off.
Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.

 

Start New Topic Advanced Search