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#41
I'm currently running an 8psi WG spring with no boost control. Haven't had time to tune for higher boost. My setup makes full boost (8psi) by 3000 rpm. Keep in mind that this is a custom 1-off I designed while I was at Garrett. Unfortunately, this combination of parts in not generally available. Its a ball bearing turbo and has a divided turbine housing which really helps with boost response, especially on a rotary when combined with my HKS divided exhaust manifold. This turbo will also support more than 18psi at high efficiency. I designed my system for road course duty so spool up from low rpm wasn't a big concern for me. Still, full boost at 3000 rpm is very streetable and only ~500 rpm later than the stock twins. Plus, I'm making 50 more rwhp than stock at 4psi less boost. My backpressures and EGTs are way down which makes for a much more reliable system. That was my main goal for a track setup that regularly sees 20-40 minute sessions at full load.
#42
So is my GT3271 a good size turbo for my 1.8? From what I can tell, it's efficient to 23 PSI. I bought it because I wanted to go to 300whp from the begining and after building a motor sit around 350whp. I'm around 270 right now. It's not the fastest spooling turbo, but the power is nice.
That turbo setup you posted is badass. What paint is that on the charge pipes? Makes them look cast.
EDIT: And why is my turbo called a GT3271 instead of a GT3278? It's a .78 hotside divided turbine.
That turbo setup you posted is badass. What paint is that on the charge pipes? Makes them look cast.
EDIT: And why is my turbo called a GT3271 instead of a GT3278? It's a .78 hotside divided turbine.
#43
So is my GT3271 a good size turbo for my 1.8? From what I can tell, it's efficient to 23 PSI. I bought it because I wanted to go to 300whp from the begining and after building a motor sit around 350whp. I'm around 270 right now. It's not the fastest spooling turbo, but the power is nice.
That turbo setup you posted is badass. What paint is that on the charge pipes? Makes them look cast.
EDIT: And why is my turbo called a GT3271 instead of a GT3278? It's a .78 hotside divided turbine.
That turbo setup you posted is badass. What paint is that on the charge pipes? Makes them look cast.
EDIT: And why is my turbo called a GT3271 instead of a GT3278? It's a .78 hotside divided turbine.
With regards to your GT turbo nomenclature question, the reason your turbo is called a GT3271 is because it has a 71mm compressor wheel. The GT32 identifies the turbine size and the 71 identifies the compressor size. The wheel trims and housing ARs are not indicated in the designation.
There is no paint on any of my aluminum hardware. It is all bead-blasted. That is what give it the dull mat finish look. You have to be really careful when handling it though. If you get oil or dirt on the mat surface, its really hard to clean.
#44
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I've been scouring the forum for the past 2 days straight gathering info and trying to learn as much as I can from what people have been doing. I think I'm ready to start making decisions and gathering parts from my own turbo build. I have lots of questions and want to get as much advice/input as I can as I go. My last question for this de-noobing thread is - where is the best place to put my pre-planning/build thread. Here is a little background:
I'm starting with a 99 NB with a completely stock drive train. The car has already seen extensive track time (~10k miles). It's a fantastic track car just as Mazda built it but, as everyone who has a Miata knows, its HP challenged. The goal is ~200rwhp with a focus on durability and thermal management for road course track duty. The car will regularly see 40 minute sessions at full load on the high desert tracks of SoCal. I already have a brand new Garrett GT2560R that has been sitting in a box in my garage for 7 years waiting for this moment.
I'm starting with a 99 NB with a completely stock drive train. The car has already seen extensive track time (~10k miles). It's a fantastic track car just as Mazda built it but, as everyone who has a Miata knows, its HP challenged. The goal is ~200rwhp with a focus on durability and thermal management for road course track duty. The car will regularly see 40 minute sessions at full load on the high desert tracks of SoCal. I already have a brand new Garrett GT2560R that has been sitting in a box in my garage for 7 years waiting for this moment.
#46
Dear Dr. Turbo,
Can you please point me to SAE papers or other technical publications on CAC sizing and the relative merits of bar-plate vs. tube-fin CACs? I personally think the latter is better for a street-driven or auto-x vehicle where low lag is important. I have searched the SAE database and found none. Does garrett not publish at least some of their findings?
Thanks.
Can you please point me to SAE papers or other technical publications on CAC sizing and the relative merits of bar-plate vs. tube-fin CACs? I personally think the latter is better for a street-driven or auto-x vehicle where low lag is important. I have searched the SAE database and found none. Does garrett not publish at least some of their findings?
Thanks.
#47
Dear Dr. Turbo,
Can you please point me to SAE papers or other technical publications on CAC sizing and the relative merits of bar-plate vs. tube-fin CACs? I personally think the latter is better for a street-driven or auto-x vehicle where low lag is important. I have searched the SAE database and found none. Does garrett not publish at least some of their findings?
Thanks.
Can you please point me to SAE papers or other technical publications on CAC sizing and the relative merits of bar-plate vs. tube-fin CACs? I personally think the latter is better for a street-driven or auto-x vehicle where low lag is important. I have searched the SAE database and found none. Does garrett not publish at least some of their findings?
Thanks.
#48
Started a build plan thread
For anyone who is interested, I started a thread on my build plan here:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t31289/
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t31289/
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