a "Would this turbo work" thread
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a "Would this turbo work" thread
Alright well I was wanting to do a turbo vette or third gen project this summer but the funds aren't coming together, I would have to sell the rx-7 
. So I figured I would try and use a car I already have, which is a '92 Firebird (3.1L). Now I know this turbo is by far not the best one to use but I am just wondering if it would work. It is a T04B (I think it's a B) .60 a/r compressor side, and the exhaust side has a a/r of 1.32 
!!! Now I figure that the compressor side is about the right size, and am aware that the exhaust side is freakin huge. The main thing I need answered is if the V6 will even spool the turbo the exhaust side has a split inlet which I know will help but I dunno if it will be enough. I'm not look for much, probably just 7-8#s or 10 at the most. Thanks.
I know I could get a better suited turbo fairly cheap, but again, I have this one just lying around so I figured I would ask. Thanks.
Jeff
. So I figured I would try and use a car I already have, which is a '92 Firebird (3.1L). Now I know this turbo is by far not the best one to use but I am just wondering if it would work. It is a T04B (I think it's a B) .60 a/r compressor side, and the exhaust side has a a/r of 1.32 !!! Now I figure that the compressor side is about the right size, and am aware that the exhaust side is freakin huge. The main thing I need answered is if the V6 will even spool the turbo the exhaust side has a split inlet which I know will help but I dunno if it will be enough. I'm not look for much, probably just 7-8#s or 10 at the most. Thanks.I know I could get a better suited turbo fairly cheap, but again, I have this one just lying around so I figured I would ask. Thanks.
Jeff
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no, if you want to see the "large" side of what you could get away with on the exhaust A/R, then look to the turbos used on the 3.8 turbo buicks.
speaking of RX-7's though I did happen to see a stock turbo and a few aftermarket turbos for them and was surprised by the large exh A/R's found on them. I guess it is because of the huge RPM they run.
speaking of RX-7's though I did happen to see a stock turbo and a few aftermarket turbos for them and was surprised by the large exh A/R's found on them. I guess it is because of the huge RPM they run.
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Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
Axle/Gears: stock w/later 4th gen torsen pos
did you guys see this?
http://www.ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/1357
they also have cheap chev turbo headers.
http://www.ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/1357
they also have cheap chev turbo headers.
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I'd take a look at this thread regarding those headers.
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Rx7's dont pull loads of air because of the rpms they run at, but because they fire 3 times per revolution per rotor (they have two or 3 in the case of a 20b or the rx8) vs our v6/8's firing each cylinder once every four rotations.
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