Bolt on turbo kit (9 Viewers)

[scottryana]

Haha guys you are asking questions that don't have any answers yet. I couldn't tell you how long it will take to install and uninstall this kit. It hasn't been made yet. Haha.

As for regearing with a turbo. That is really only something you can answer. Do you do a lot at elevation, do you tow a trailer, what is your threshold for going slow, etc. If you have driven a TRD Supercharged truck with stock gears and 35's it will be similar, probably more top end power.

 

[2KCruiser]

Haha guys you are asking questions that don't have any answers yet. I couldn't tell you how long it will take to install and uninstall this kit. It hasn't been made yet. Haha.

Welcome to my world, lol. I usually get this type of call a few times a day, Me: Part is on back order, manufacture does not have an ETA. Customer's reply: So how long will it take to get?

 

[mehbohdi]

It's done, when it's done......
It's ready, when it's ready......

 

[hamishpotter]

Very excited at the prospect of this kit. Thank you @scottryana

 

[OGBeno]

Welcome to my world, lol. I usually get this type of call a few times a day, Me: Part is on back order, manufacture does not have an ETA. Customer's reply: So how long will it take to get?

Same here. Most of my conversations sound like this one.

Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[ThomasMore66]

I'm gonna leave this here. Pretty sure that's an LS. I bet they're on Mud...

Instagram post by Magnuson Superchargers • Sep 11, 2017 at 10:23pm UTC

 

[Dragos80]

yep

 

[ThomasMore66]

yep

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I'm assuming. Pic is a little fuzzy.

 

[Dragos80]

I'm assuming. Pic is a little fuzzy.

It looks like you made a statement on that instagram post. Or was meant as a question?

 

[ThomasMore66]

Any Turbo updates?

 

[Drey]

Yes any updates I'm waiting to pull the trigger on this thing hopefully it's legit and works out

 

[scottryana]

I just received an email last night that they are back on the project, they set it aside for 3 weeks to finish up a paying customer’s work. Lol. So maybe we will be seeing some updates soon.

 

[CascadeCruisen]

@scottryana keep it up!!!!! We will wait!

 

[ThomasMore66]

Been a while since an update.

 

[scottryana]

Like I mentioned earlier it might be a while between updates. The shop has multiple other projects that came before this one. But I am very grateful they are even doing it. And it certainly takes time for ideas to evolve especially since we are talking about making this a bolt on kit with hand tools.

For example the oil draining back valve. We want to use only high quality hose with AN hose ends. This is a little harder when you can’t just TIG an aluminum fitting to the oil pan. So you see the progression and documentation of how things all come together. This might not be the final outcome but it gives you an idea of the process and how things are being worked on behind the scenes to provide not only the kit but documentation and even the drill bits and taps to do the install.

 

[ThomasMore66]

I like it.

 

[Heckraiser]

That's pretty clever

 

[bryson]

Like I mentioned earlier it might be a while between updates. The shop has multiple other projects that came before this one. But I am very grateful they are even doing it. And it certainly takes time for ideas to evolve especially since we are talking about making this a bolt on kit with hand tools.

For example the oil draining back valve. We want to use only high quality hose with AN hose ends. This is a little harder when you can’t just TIG an aluminum fitting to the oil pan. So you see the progression and documentation of how things all come together. This might not be the final outcome but it gives you an idea of the process and how things are being worked on behind the scenes to provide not only the kit but documentation and even the drill bits and taps to do the install.

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Does the oil return fitting need to be above the oil level in the pan to function properly? I think that the bolt-on bung is a clever solution, but my simple mind wants a more simple solution. Also, I'm assuming since it's cast and guaranteed to be oil-soaked that welding to the upper pan is not a likely solution? I understand that welding is not "bolt-on" - I'm just thinking out loud here.

 

[scottryana]

You'll see in that post I mentioned having the drain TIG welded on. If that is something you have the ability to do you certainly can. I have the drain TIG welded on my oil pan, but I also had the pan out of the truck. I think 90% of people are looking for a turbo kit that they can do in their two car garage on a weekend. I am not sure what is going to be more simple and still work properly. I know some people use banjo bolts but turbo manufacturers will not warranty a turbo using a banjo bolt and it is well known that they are a poor solution...

Here is a quote from "Turbochargers" by Hugh MacInnes:

"OIL RETURN-Oil entering the turbocharger is relatively air free. As oil passes through the bearings with the turbo running as high as 130,000 rpm, air is whipped in and the oil looks like dirty whipped cream. For this reason, use a drain line from the turbocharger that is much larger than the oil-supply line.
The line must angle downward at all points and have no kinks or "sink traps". The drain line must dump oil to the crankcase ABOVE THE OIL LEVEL. Running the oil line below the oil level causes foamy oil to build up in the line and back up into the turbocharger bearing housing. The only place it can go from there is through the seals."
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Does the oil return fitting need to be above the oil level in the pan to function properly? I think that the bolt-on bung is a clever solution, but my simple mind wants a more simple solution. Also, I'm assuming since it's cast and guaranteed to be oil-soaked that welding to the upper pan is not a likely solution? I understand that welding is not "bolt-on" - I'm just thinking out loud here.

 

[NGUDE]

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