buildin the exhaust myself, hmmm, sell two hundred @ 200.00?? Options

[jwalters]

Thanks to all those that gave indespinsable info on where to get headers and prices as well as pics... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

But my project is going to require far more densly packed tubes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) . I am almost finished with my turbo motor..1.8, gotta get the heads done next, then I will begin buildin the exhaust myself. I need to put the last 15 yrs of working, building and modifying jet aircraft to some use (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) I should have the pics of my car up in short order.

But I was thinking, I get the pkging all sorted out for a true bolt on turbo system, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and I will post all the development as it goes, would anybody else be interested? I mean, it is not fair that the type 1 guys get to have all the turbo fun ,,,right???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

What do ya think??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

[Jake Raby]

Keep in mind that the TI engine is MUCHO more efficient for Turbocharging than the TIV! The exhaust port of the TI flows MORE than the intake, this is 100% opposite of the TIV!

Having a Turbo head that flows less out the exhaust than the intake is a big cjhallenge for Turbo since heat energy as well as exhaust pressure make a huge difference in the efficiency of the Turbo arrangement.

Yes, it all can be done but there are MANY more challenges to doing it flawlessly than anyone here could imagine.

With all the talk of Turbo lately I have designed 3 different Turbo combos and two of them are very affordable and based on smaller engines. I have done all 3 of these in the past for 914 as well as beetle Turbo applications with positive results. I just put them to the wayside to concentrate on my middle of the road N/A powerplants a few years ago. Now that all those are perfected I'm ready to go back to some Turbo work especially since everyone is talking so much about it lately- they might actually spend some money on something if I can make it easier to do! imagine that!

In 2005 the entire TIV engine will get easier and cheaper to work on and modify! The parts to do things yourself as well as the directives to do so will be extremely easier to get and mucho more data will be shared...

BTW, the stock FI system cannot be upgraded till you get rid of that friggin brain that is so old THAT GOD HIMSELF COULD HAVE DESIGNED IT! I HAVE SEEN LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF ENGINES DIE EXPENSIVE DEATHS BECAUSE OF THAT DAMN SYSTEM! WHY DO YOU THINK WE HAD SO MANY DROPPED SEATS IN THE EARLY YEARS??

The Kit Carlson EMS will solve those issues as soon as its available(very soon) and its Turbo compatible.

The first key that any Turbocharging enthusiast MUST realize is that the design of this engine is about as far from a Type I as they come in headflow- don't use the TI as any sort of platform- I made that mistake for years!

with all this being said, there is a need for Turbo exhaust systems, BUT the design of those stub pipes are so important to headflow on the exhaust side that it will blow your mind on the flowbench! All the Turbo stuff I will be doing will use a vanagon square port heads for sealing purposes as well as the better design of the short side of the exhaust port. This will increase port volume and velocity under the seat and removes turbulance. with our Hybrid 7mm stem valved, vanagon heads with 2.0 chambers and plug locations Turbo will be much more effective!

Development is here guys, hold on to your hats next year!

BTW, build a Turbo exhaust and I'll buy 3 tomorrow! If you want development work we can work out a trade.