Junkyard Turbo Muddle
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Junkyard Turbo Muddle
I have been given a turbo from a Astra 1.7 the spec/engine is:
Astra - 68HP Low blow 1.7L D X17DTL 92-98
Would this turbo work on my mx5, what performance gains would there be? I only ask as i have the turbo for free.
Many thanks in advance guys!
Astra - 68HP Low blow 1.7L D X17DTL 92-98
Would this turbo work on my mx5, what performance gains would there be? I only ask as i have the turbo for free.
Many thanks in advance guys!
Last edited by martdaman; 12-28-2008 at 07:13 PM. Reason: Adding more infomation
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****, I bet it wouldnt slide in the inlet. Thats great. Find another and run twins lol. 2 angry hair dryers are better than one. Maybe I will pick one up for my pressure washer or lawn mower.
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Ran 2 1544's on a 5hp Briggs and Stratton? Or did a twin Miata setup in general? Ive seen a twin on youtube. I dont really see the point unloess your just bored and want to show off your fabrication skills to have something unique.
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^^^ Well, ask the engineers who did the TT Supra/ TT Rx-7. Or the new Turbodisel F-250, although thats a bit different. Or the variable vane turbos on the AWD Turbo 911.
The idea I would guess is a steady torque curve, but you'd have to figure out how to transition from the small turbo to the large one, or find a way to not over-stress the little guy, I guess.
But all in all = complete waste of time for a diy'er.
The idea I would guess is a steady torque curve, but you'd have to figure out how to transition from the small turbo to the large one, or find a way to not over-stress the little guy, I guess.
But all in all = complete waste of time for a diy'er.
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twin turbos on a miata, if I remember correctly it was a gorgeous setup too. I don't see the point either, you loose the benefit of a small turbo because its only being spooled by 2 cylinders. But 280hp is 280hp.