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Boosted Blue 182
- Thread starter Hxrry
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I've had the turbo company who are checking the churbo gt28 over ring me, they've basically said if I'd run with the turbo as it was then it would've died in no time. Glad I've had it checked over now tbh. They're going to do some work on it and see what the outcome is with it.
He has got a GT2860RS there if all else fails... We will see what he says over the next couple of days.
He has got a GT2860RS there if all else fails... We will see what he says over the next couple of days.
Fishfire
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
The test on the maxspeedingrods turbo I watched did say they're pretty good, and well balanced up to a point.
The conclusion was if you were planning running anything over 12+ ish psi it'd be worth getting it balanced and putting a 360° bearing in there (I believe they're 270° bearings in these churbos)
I'm only running a max of 8psi so it should live forever.
Keep us posted!
Do you have a link to the video?
I'm only going to be using the EFI module which is capped at 12psi, should be around 270bhp though. I'm only going off what i've been told but he's going to have a play over the next couple of days and ring me. Depending how much the fettling costs, I may just buy the garrett he's got in a box... i was hoping to save money though going for a churbo
Fishfire
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
Do you have a link to the video?
I'm only going to be using the EFI module which is capped at 12psi, should be around 270bhp though. I'm only going off what i've been told but he's going to have a play over the next couple of days and ring me. Depending how much the fettling costs, I may just buy the garrett he's got in a box... i was hoping to save money though going for a churbo
Give that a watch 😁
Turbo guy said the housings poor quality but should be fine, he said it would be sound at 12psi. Then he sent me this picture with no caption, not sure if it's good or not
In other news my 2118's are ready to collect, these will look mega once the new stickers are on!!
In other news my 2118's are ready to collect, these will look mega once the new stickers are on!!
Ordered these yesterday with a couple other things, hopefully they're suitable for my 270bhp target. I asked on Facebook about the valves and how they hold up, some people said they're sound and others said they failed etc... I just wanted piece of mind really, hopefully I made the right choice though...
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Got the turbo back too all checked over, ported and ready to fit. Also took me a week to fetch my wheels, only got them Friday but ran out of time to fit them before going away this week. The finish on them is superb!!
Look good those mate. I'd look at removing the coating where the nut taper sits as it can work the nuts loose.
Got any turbo photos? What did it cost in the end?
Yes mate will be doing that, not many people do it before fitting refurbed wheels!!
No turbo photos, I've only had to sort him a drink for it. He does a lot of work for my uncle though
No progress as such. The engines still on the work bench, works so busy but will hopefully find time to get it sorted over the next few weekends.
last night I picked up a bargain BTM exhaust, I think I’ll be replacing my scorpion exhaust with this one. Are they a similar noise to the Yozza fitted on my inferno 182?
last night I picked up a bargain BTM exhaust, I think I’ll be replacing my scorpion exhaust with this one. Are they a similar noise to the Yozza fitted on my inferno 182?
I nearly bought that mate, saw you replied after me! In fact I would have bought it but the cat was welded to the centre pipe and I don’t have the time to mess around getting it removed. But it was an absolute bargain
It was only 20 minutes away from me, so at that price I couldn't refuse it! It's pretty mint as well!
The cat is gutted but I will just chop that off anyway as it's not needed
Progress has been slow. Work was getting so busy so i've taken on another mechanic to help cope with the workload, which means we're also making progress on the Clio!!
Finally got my head back, fresh skim with new mahle exhaust valves and catcam inlet valves.
It will be ready for CSF22, unsure if I tempt fate and try a track day too lol!
Finally got my head back, fresh skim with new mahle exhaust valves and catcam inlet valves.
It will be ready for CSF22, unsure if I tempt fate and try a track day too lol!
Engines pretty much together, needs a belt throwing on and then it's ready to re-fit. Got to try and paint it before then though.
Finally got the subframe mounted up and fitted the front GAZ coilovers with the Powerflex black series top mounts. Will need to raise it up before driving though
Allow the d*ck on the windscreen, my pals are really against Clio's haha
Finally got the subframe mounted up and fitted the front GAZ coilovers with the Powerflex black series top mounts. Will need to raise it up before driving though
Allow the d*ck on the windscreen, my pals are really against Clio's haha
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Turbo guy said the housings poor quality but should be fine, he said it would be sound at 12psi. Then he sent me this picture with no caption, not sure if it's good or not
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In other news my 2118's are ready to collect, these will look mega once the new stickers are on!!
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Who refurbed the wheels mate?
Project Power Coating near me bud, they're based in Brierley Hill, West Midlands.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Had anything done there before this?
Yes mate, they've probably done 20+ sets for me and my Dad over the years. Works always spot on.
Engines in and on the mounts, having issues with the turbo touching the bulkhead though? Bought a heatshield from Engine-Dynamics and when the engine was lowered in, the turbo has ripped straight through the bloody thing - time to take it back out and fit a new one
Anyone got any tips or tricks on how to stop it from touching? Thinking the kTEC mounts aren't helping my cause?
Anyone got any tips or tricks on how to stop it from touching? Thinking the kTEC mounts aren't helping my cause?
Fishfire
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
I used a wooden mallet to shape mine to the bulkhead so it cleared the turbo.Engines in and on the mounts, having issues with the turbo touching the bulkhead though? Bought a heatshield from Engine-Dynamics and when the engine was lowered in, the turbo has ripped straight through the bloody thing - time to take it back out and fit a new one
Anyone got any tips or tricks on how to stop it from touching? Thinking the kTEC mounts aren't helping my cause?
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I'm running a gt28 churbo with about ¼" clearance now
Fishfire
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
We’ve got it on the ramp and got the powder coated subframe fitted with the steering rack. Having a mare with the downpipe, so ordered a t25 to v band adaptor (like the ED one) and having a friend cut and weld my downpipe to be v band. Waiting for this be done to put the driveshafts in.
I need to get the radiator fitted so I can line up the intercooler. Can anyone post pictures of their engine bays/intercooler setups? Struggling to remember where some things are routed 😂 It has been apart over 3 years!
Got my motul gearbox oil in with a fresh engine oil filter ready for it to run.
My question is, can I run the car with a boost pipe disconnected? I want to get the turbo module from EFI when in it’s closer to being completed.
I need to get the radiator fitted so I can line up the intercooler. Can anyone post pictures of their engine bays/intercooler setups? Struggling to remember where some things are routed 😂 It has been apart over 3 years!
Got my motul gearbox oil in with a fresh engine oil filter ready for it to run.
My question is, can I run the car with a boost pipe disconnected? I want to get the turbo module from EFI when in it’s closer to being completed.
Brilliant thank you! 👌🏼
