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Turbocharging a type 4 |
stownsen914 |
Oct 12 2016, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
I have heard the conventional wisdom that "you can't turbocharge a type 4 successfully." Is it just difficult, or can it really not be done well? I'm tossing around the crazy idea of turbo'ing a type 4 for PCA club racing, to put in the chassis in my avatar. My 6 in its current configuration is not competitive, so I can put a bunch of money in that, or do something different. I like a challenge, so why wouldn't the following work?
- 1.8 or 2.0 type 4 as a base. I would keep displacement stock or close to it. - EFI for induction - Properly sized intercooler and huge oil cooler - A good aftermarket cooling fan - Would be dry sumped - I would work with a knowledgeable builder or shop to build the engine. I am not so familiar with type 4 race modifications, but presumably this would include reinforcing the bottom end, using Carrillo, Pauter, etc. rods - Obviously the heads would need to be reworked for flow and possibly reliability If I do the above, could a type 4 be built to withstand 15 psi of boost and make 350 hp reliably? Scott |
Andyrew |
Oct 19 2016, 03:56 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
For the cost of a tig welder and some aluminum that would be a killer way of doing it.
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HAM Inc |
Oct 19 2016, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 24-July 06 From: Watkinsville,GA Member No.: 6,499 Region Association: None |
For the cost of a tig welder and some aluminum and a skillful weldor with a few years of experience that would be a killer way of doing it. Fixed that for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
Andyrew |
Oct 19 2016, 04:23 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
For the cost of a tig welder and some aluminum and a skillful weldor with a few years of experience that would be a killer way of doing it. Fixed that for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Meh its just aluminum, how much different can it be than steel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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