Cruisers and Company 80 Series Turbo

[scottryana]

I'm not made of $ but I have filled it with 98, and 94....maybe 101 next but that's $200/20gal

There is absolutely no reason to use 101 unless you are also going to tune for it. The benefit of higher octane is increased detonation protection and the ability to increase timing, if you just add anything above 91/93 and don't change the tune you are just wasting money.

 

[wyota884]

I would pay extra to have the downpipe come pre-wrapped with the insulation. It's not difficult, just messy and I hate the itchy fiberglass. Anyways, this is my exhaust solution for now. Exhaust parts from Amazon-GASP- 6" flex, 10" oal x2.5 flex pipe, 2.25" to 2.5" reducer and a 2.25" lap/band clamp, and a little welding. I didn't want to try and weld old exhaust pipe, hence the clamp. Eventually, I'll have the whole exhaust redone, but for now, this is pretty solid. No need for a support

 

[efjayatee]

There is absolutely no reason to use 101 unless you are also going to tune for it. The benefit of higher octane is increased detonation protection and the ability to increase timing, if you just add anything above 91/93 and don't change the tune you are just wasting money.

Thanks....
And yes the 98 and 94 did not feel any differently than 91.

 

[efjayatee]

Come over the hill to the land of the free! Last I checked 100 was $8/gal down in Minden. Be a good excuse for a visit anyhow lol

See you guys on the 20th then

 

[reklund5]

There is absolutely no reason to use 101 unless you are also going to tune for it. The benefit of higher octane is increased detonation protection and the ability to increase timing, if you just add anything above 91/93 and don't change the tune you are just wasting money.

Well, thats why I said turn up the boost if he was gonna run it!

 

[alia176]

I did something similar as you and this part failed after couple of years of running the turbo. Air was coming through the mesh!! FYI.

 

[scottryana]

I did something similar as you and this part failed after couple of years of running the turbo. Air was coming through the mesh!! FYI.

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They do make 2 different flexible couplers.

The one to use with a turbo setup is TurboFlex Couplers with Interlock Liner

TurboFlex Couplers with Interlock Liner

Vibrant Performance TurboFlex Couplings feature an internal Stainless Steel Interlock Liner to facilitate smooth flow and also protects the bellows from direct exposure to high temperature exhaust gases. Recommended for all high flowing, high temperature applications (e.g. forced induction).

vibrantperformance.com

Not the Standard Flex Couplers with Internal Braid Liner

Standard Flex Couplers with Internal Braid Liner

Vibrant Performance Standard Flex Couplings with Inner Braid Liner provide smooth flow while retaining flexibility in the coupling itself. The Inner Braid protects the Bellows from premature failure due to high temperature exhaust gas exposure, and is ideal for eliminating “whistling” caused by...

vibrantperformance.com

But yes these are almost a disposable item. I would weld v-band flanges on them and make them easy to swap because they will certainly die before your exhaust.

 

[wyota884]

I did something similar as you and this part failed after couple of years of running the turbo. Air was coming through the mesh!! FYI.

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Yeah, that's why I said it's temporary until I redo the exhaust system. This will allow me to get the truck running, test everything, then make the necessary changes.

 

[alia176]

They do make 2 different flexible couplers.

The one to use with a turbo setup is TurboFlex Couplers with Interlock Liner

TurboFlex Couplers with Interlock Liner

Vibrant Performance TurboFlex Couplings feature an internal Stainless Steel Interlock Liner to facilitate smooth flow and also protects the bellows from direct exposure to high temperature exhaust gases. Recommended for all high flowing, high temperature applications (e.g. forced induction).

vibrantperformance.com

Not the Standard Flex Couplers with Internal Braid Liner

Standard Flex Couplers with Internal Braid Liner

Vibrant Performance Standard Flex Couplings with Inner Braid Liner provide smooth flow while retaining flexibility in the coupling itself. The Inner Braid protects the Bellows from premature failure due to high temperature exhaust gas exposure, and is ideal for eliminating “whistling” caused by...

vibrantperformance.com

But yes these are almost a disposable item. I would weld v-band flanges on them and make them easy to swap because they will certainly die before your exhaust.

this is great info, thank you Scott. If I had known this, bet I'd still have it in operation.

 

[Cruisers and Co]

About to go tow this up I70. 90 degree ambient today.

 

[Broski]

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About to go tow this up I70. 90 degree ambient today.

Have a great weekend

 

[Cruisers and Co]

 

[Broski]

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Ok I’m stumped, where does it go ?

 

[COS80]

It's an ashtray.

 

[Fj80oregon]

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Distributor cover for coil packs!!! Sick!

 

[Broski]

Distributor cover for coil packs!!! Sick!

Coil pack motor don’t have Distributors

 

[Fj80oregon]

Coil pack motor don’t have Distributors

They need the pick up still so it’s a cap for the distributor. I very well could be wrong!!!

 

[Broski]

They need the pick up still so it’s a cap for the distributor. I very well could be wrong!!!

I would say guess again

 

[Broski]

I’m guessing here but I would say the coil are mounted there for convenience and that its all done electronically with pickup’s off the fly wheel and or elsewhere.

I’m sure someone more knowledgeable will chime in.
Jonny

 

[Fj80oregon]

Coil pack motor don’t have Distributors

They need the pick up still so it’s a cap for the distributor. I very well could be wrong!!!i

View attachment 4160128I would say guess again

Am I arguing with my 6 year old!