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Turbo Size
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:57 am
by EightySix
Hey guys I was wondering how big a turbo you can go without
getting a bigger intercooler on the CA18DET ? As I am now in desperate search of a turbo since mine kakked this weekend.
Re: Turbo Size
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:11 am
by Riekert
EightySix wrote:Hey guys I was wondering how big a turbo you can go without
getting a bigger intercooler on the CA18DET ? As I am now in desperate search of a turbo since mine kakked this weekend.
sorry to hear dude!!! I know how you feel!!!
If I where you I'd go for a T28... simple easy mod. Did it on alfy's car, goes like stink!!
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:30 am
by EightySix
Thanks Riekert, that was what I was thinking aswell. So where can I go hunting ?
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:34 am
by Riekert
EightySix wrote:Thanks Riekert, that was what I was thinking aswell. So where can I go hunting ?
Try SA Autoparts... Otherwise you can get one from Mr Turbo too.
Uhm I think you can also try a few import engine places, but you might have to get the turbo reconned.
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:36 am
by rat
T28
Mr turbo R3500
Turbo Exchange R2500
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:42 am
by Riekert
rat wrote:T28
Mr turbo R3500
Turbo Exchange R2500
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:19 am
by ReeceZ
Hate to burst yo bubble man, turbo exchange just upped it to R3850 excl vat. anyone know the CFM on these turbos compared to a Garrett T28 (which is R8900 btw
). Happy shopping
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:26 am
by Drillergy
Is the T28 a direct bolt on or do you need a manifold???
What power gains can you get. BTW I think my turbo is on its way out.
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:32 am
by rat
t28 is a bolt on
not sure on power gains
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:33 am
by Riekert
Drillergy wrote:Is the T28 a direct bolt on or do you need a manifold???
What power gains can you get. BTW I think my turbo is on its way out.
Straight bolt on. our oil and water feed pipes need to be bent a bit but thats it. everything else just bolts on no mods.
Well to judge power with my but dyno... I would say quite a lot from the stock one.
Car pulled stronger form the word GO... so ja!
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:39 am
by EightySix
Thanks guys this is some great info but i'm thinking of going for a top mount. But I dont know what do you think ?
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:41 am
by Riekert
EightySix wrote:Thanks guys this is some great info but i'm thinking of going for a top mount. But I dont know what do you think ?
Well for easy access to the turbo and for looks the topmount is pretty cool!
your just gonna have to get new feedlines for the turbo. and the IC piping will need to be modified to fit.
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:44 am
by ReeceZ
Hey Riekert, at what rev does the turbo fully say howzit on your car
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:50 am
by Riekert
ReeceZ wrote:Hey Riekert, at what rev does the turbo fully say howzit on your car
not on my car...
and alfy doesn't have a boost gauge... butt it feels like its comes in around 3k ish....
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:51 am
by veecee
you will also need a new downpipe and a lot of heatshielding for the ABS unit!