Turbo Question!!!!
hellah fresh
10-19-2005, 09:16 PM
Ok i just found out my dad has an old 88 something Volvo 740 turbo intercooler and it has a turbo that is leaking. So there for my question is... Is it repairable? I told my dad im going to pull it off of the volvo and maybe use that to turbo my RS but the fact that its leaking i dont know. Ill post up pictures tomorrow!
defiancy
10-19-2005, 09:32 PM
Maybe one of the seals on the turbo is broke. But if you want to use that turbo on your eclipse your probably going to have to fabricate a whole lot of parts.
milton666
10-19-2005, 11:22 PM
lol, yea volvo and mitsubishi, interesting combo, but it sounds like a hell of alot of work to me
hellah fresh
10-20-2005, 05:22 AM
well i am just going to use the turbo... thats about it and buy a manifold off ebay. ... sooo........?
drdisque
10-20-2005, 08:42 PM
what kind of turbo is it? if its a KKK or IHI turbo then it might be damn hard finding a manifold that will fit it.
scottsee
10-21-2005, 01:14 AM
weld a flang onto a used 2g manny
gthompson97
10-21-2005, 04:29 AM
fabrication is what it's all about fellas, it's alot easier than people think. don't get me wrong it's not like coloring, but it's not a month long process like some people think. half the battle is actually getting out and doing it. scrap metal and a welder can make dreams.
mitsu_eclipse95gst
10-21-2005, 04:41 AM
^^yup^^
crunchymilk55
10-21-2005, 09:07 PM
but all that fabricating for a turbo that you know nothing about? It could be extremely weak or maybe even spool at 5000rpm
stick with the tried and true turbos IMO
stick with the tried and true turbos IMO
defiancy
10-21-2005, 09:52 PM
but all that fabricating for a turbo that you know nothing about? It could be extremely weak or maybe even spool at 5000rpm
stick with the tried and true turbos IMO
Agreed
Even if you find a manifold that magically bolts up to your eclipse and the turbo, all that fabrication takes time. Lots of time and measurements. If you are crafty with a welder and pipe and measuring crap out. Go for it. But if not there is no way it's worth it.
And like was said before this volvo turbo may not be so strong.I remmeber riding in a turbo volvo before and I can't ever remember really feeling the turbo.
stick with the tried and true turbos IMO
Agreed
Even if you find a manifold that magically bolts up to your eclipse and the turbo, all that fabrication takes time. Lots of time and measurements. If you are crafty with a welder and pipe and measuring crap out. Go for it. But if not there is no way it's worth it.
And like was said before this volvo turbo may not be so strong.I remmeber riding in a turbo volvo before and I can't ever remember really feeling the turbo.
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