So I finally got the turbo in yesterday, and I couldn't be more pleased.
I didn't have a build threadt, so I guess this is all new to 'Mud. In any case, I thought I'd share the end result and some details on what I did, the parts I used, etc, since some threads exactly like that were a great help when I was in the middle of this project.
First some pictures of what I ended up with.
A front-on shot.
From the side.
My gauge locations. The boost gauge is below on a simple sheet metal bracket, and pyro/oil pressure fit nicely where the ash tray was.
Here's where it all started, a Garrett GT2052S
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This is a turbo that I think came off a 2004 SAAB 9-3, which I purchased on eBay for $130. It was nice and clean, imperceptible play in the shaft. Now looks great under the hood!
At First I was very worried about it being too small, but at this point it seems like the right choice.
The wastegate is currently wired shut, and the bypass built onto the turbo (compressor side) is also sealed. It makes between 12-13 lbs max, and cruises at my normal speed of 90/95km/h at about 8 lbs boost and 800*F on the pre-turbo pyrometer. I haven't noticed any bad compressor surge so far, with the lack of BOV or bypass, but I imagine I ought to do something about it in the future. Didn't get over 1100*F on a long hills. (99 Hwy from King George up to 24th Ave overpass, and Gaglardi way up to SFU)
I'll post some more install details soon enough. Right now I just feel like driving it around and showing off I'll be sure to get some video. I still can't get the grin off my face from that turbo whistle.
A huge thankyou to gerg for advice, and to drew and Turbomini in particular. Your build threads were an inspiration. If you made a post about anything turbo-related, I probably read it, and it probably helped me greatly in this project.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
I didn't have a build threadt, so I guess this is all new to 'Mud. In any case, I thought I'd share the end result and some details on what I did, the parts I used, etc, since some threads exactly like that were a great help when I was in the middle of this project.
First some pictures of what I ended up with.
A front-on shot.
From the side.
My gauge locations. The boost gauge is below on a simple sheet metal bracket, and pyro/oil pressure fit nicely where the ash tray was.
Here's where it all started, a Garrett GT2052S
This is a turbo that I think came off a 2004 SAAB 9-3, which I purchased on eBay for $130. It was nice and clean, imperceptible play in the shaft. Now looks great under the hood!
At First I was very worried about it being too small, but at this point it seems like the right choice.
The wastegate is currently wired shut, and the bypass built onto the turbo (compressor side) is also sealed. It makes between 12-13 lbs max, and cruises at my normal speed of 90/95km/h at about 8 lbs boost and 800*F on the pre-turbo pyrometer. I haven't noticed any bad compressor surge so far, with the lack of BOV or bypass, but I imagine I ought to do something about it in the future. Didn't get over 1100*F on a long hills. (99 Hwy from King George up to 24th Ave overpass, and Gaglardi way up to SFU)
I'll post some more install details soon enough. Right now I just feel like driving it around and showing off
I'll be sure to get some video. I still can't get the grin off my face from that turbo whistle.A huge thankyou to gerg for advice, and to drew and Turbomini in particular. Your build threads were an inspiration. If you made a post about anything turbo-related, I probably read it, and it probably helped me greatly in this project.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
