Question about turbo chargers
XShadowZxX
10-09-2003, 02:39 PM
I have a question if you buy a turbo kit you can always upgrade the turbocharger, intercooler, BOV right ???
I think you can change the BOV im not too sure if u can change the turbocharger or intercooler tho.
I think you can change the BOV im not too sure if u can change the turbocharger or intercooler tho.
ice3186
10-11-2003, 04:15 PM
yea you can upgrade it to anyuthing that will fit your housing but you have to tear the housing apart to do it. BOV are easy to replace so i hear from my guys, and intercoolers well yea if you want.
Polygon
10-11-2003, 04:53 PM
Yes, you can upgrade the turbo, intercooler, and BOV. The only problems you might run into are having to buy new piping, oil and or cooling lines, clearance issues, and possible custom flanges.
XShadowZxX
10-12-2003, 12:45 AM
Aite thanks guys i did hear u can change the turbine and stuff but id like to change the turbocharger and possibly get a bigger one but you'll need bigger housings.
YogsVR4
10-17-2003, 03:10 PM
What kind of car are you planning on doing this to?
XShadowZxX
10-19-2003, 01:06 AM
IS300
BTW what happens if water enters the intercooler like in rainydays or when im driving behind some guy when its raining...???
BTW what happens if water enters the intercooler like in rainydays or when im driving behind some guy when its raining...???
Sluttypatton
10-20-2003, 05:33 AM
Water should not be able to enter the intercooler. In order for water to enter the intercooler it would need to go through the air filter, through any piping you have, into the compressor, through more piping, and then into the intercooler. The intercooler is sealed to the atmosphere, if it wasn't your system would leak boost. If by entering the intercooler, you mean passing through the core along with regular cooling air, water wont do any harm.
XShadowZxX
10-23-2003, 08:32 PM
Water should not be able to enter the intercooler. In order for water to enter the intercooler it would need to go through the air filter, through any piping you have, into the compressor, through more piping, and then into the intercooler. The intercooler is sealed to the atmosphere, if it wasn't your system would leak boost. If by entering the intercooler, you mean passing through the core along with regular cooling air, water wont do any harm.
Ohh ok thanks i thought an intercooler was just a rectangle metal air sucking thing that doesnt have a filter.
Ohh ok thanks i thought an intercooler was just a rectangle metal air sucking thing that doesnt have a filter.
Hypsi87
10-30-2003, 01:06 AM
Do you want to upgrade the wastegate or the BOV ??? Ive noticed alot of people getting the two mixed up. They are seperate parts that do totally do seperate things
Neutrino
10-30-2003, 02:01 AM
If by entering the intercooler, you mean passing through the core along with regular cooling air, water wont do any harm.
it will actually help with the cooling...so its all good
it will actually help with the cooling...so its all good
lrd56
11-22-2003, 07:22 PM
im putting a 472 caddy motor in my f250 and want to put twin turbos on it i do a lot of towing and hauling. power 375hp and 525 ft pounds of torque is not enough i havent found anybody who knows how to turbo a real motor i took out the ford 390 with 235hp and 373ft lbs of torqueand fordexpected that motor t0 move a 4200lb truck ha ha if anybody can help me thank you
Meyaht
11-23-2003, 02:30 AM
check out www.toohighpsi.com
look at that guys ford futura '78 under past projects
he did a TT 460 to that land yacht
try not to leave brown marks on your computer chair
look at that guys ford futura '78 under past projects
he did a TT 460 to that land yacht
try not to leave brown marks on your computer chair
lrd56
11-23-2003, 10:07 AM
looks like it works but im not spending that kind of money on a 460 that you have to wind up to 5000rpm im using a caddy 472 that doesnt have to wind up that high i dont want to buy a new motor every two years besides the 460 weighs 200lbs more than the 472 the 472 weighs 130lbs less than a 454 .good thought thanks for the info
454Casull
11-23-2003, 12:56 PM
im putting a 472 caddy motor in my f250 and want to put twin turbos on it i do a lot of towing and hauling. power 375hp and 525 ft pounds of torque is not enough i havent found anybody who knows how to turbo a real motor i took out the ford 390 with 235hp and 373ft lbs of torqueand fordexpected that motor t0 move a 4200lb truck ha ha if anybody can help me thank you
You can get Larry Widmer at Endyn (Endyn (http://www.theoldone.com/)) to mod your heads.
You can get Larry Widmer at Endyn (Endyn (http://www.theoldone.com/)) to mod your heads.
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