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2016/03/09 13:14:04 (permalink)
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Turbo Compressor Wheel

Hey guys, ive just bought a second hand ct26 from Col as my other broke, it works perfectly but im looking to make a little more power, was thinking of buying a kinugawa compressor wheel with the bigger housing, was wondering if theres any point in doing this? and if i did buy it would you guys recommend replacing the ceramic shaft with a steel shaft, found a ct20b steel shaft and exhaust turbine, would that fit? Thanks guys. Car is 1990 model
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    PplaterSW20
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    Re: Turbo Compressor Wheel 2016/03/09 20:43:17 (permalink)
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    i realise now the ct20b shaft and turbine wouldnt fit, so what are opinions on upgrading the compressor wheel and housing
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    Re: Turbo Compressor Wheel 2016/03/09 21:47:05 (permalink)
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    Not answering your question directly....

    Upgrading the turbo compressor wheel and boring out (high flow etc 50 trim 60 trim etc)....Turbos, from my learnings and continuing learnings, has so many variables.

    Replace what you had with what was there, unless you are chasing more power. You want more power but a upgrade of turbo may not achieve, instead simply shift the power curve or possibly lessen power. If only upgrading the turbo, liable to end your engine life sooner.

    Couple of questions for yourself that will define your answers; what are you going to spend?
    What other upgrades have you done / will you do in conjunction with the turbo upgrade?
    Where do you want the upgrade in power curve and what are you using the power for (drag racing, street, sprint racing).

    Whatever you upgrade it needs to be balanced with other upgrades. If you upgrade turbo (air) you need to upgrade to ensure it arrives cooled (intercooling), you need to ensure it has matched fuel pressure/delivery, adequate flow for the increased turbo airflow, and other factors.

    Don't think you can cheat the equation, ends in blowing up your engine from leaning it off from lack of fuel or hot air or waste of money as you don't achieve more power. That's my 2 cents worth :)
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    Re: Turbo Compressor Wheel 2016/03/09 23:06:21 (permalink)
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    A bigger comp wheel will make more power, have more lag and it will be limited by compressor housing and the turbine (so even if you replace the comp housing the turbine still limits you).
     
    A 60 trim wheel is going to have a lot of lag and won't realise its power potential due to the turbine and comp housing combo. Alot of different things have been tried over the years with ATS racing being one of the leaders in high flowed mr2 turbo's. If I remember correctly they found that once your go above 50 trim you induce more lag and not more power.
     
    You will need to have machine work done on the cartridge to make the wheel work too so that adds $$. IMO kunigawa has developed this wheel and housing to be used on supra's where the larger 60 trim makes more sense then on an MR2.
     
    All that being said if you are happy to spend a little money playing with then it could be a fun project, keep the stock parts and if you don't like it return to the old setup.
     
    It might turn out great, and you never really know until you give it a go!
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    Re: Turbo Compressor Wheel 2016/03/10 09:10:27 (permalink)
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    okay thanks guys, i guess ill just have a think
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    Re: Turbo Compressor Wheel 2016/03/12 10:21:34 (permalink)
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    What about this?
     
    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mooloolah-valley/engine-engine-parts-transmission/trust-td-06-20g-8cm/1102049077
     
    Ditch your CT26 turbo(s), offer $800 or so for this kit, bolt it on and keep the boost down until you can upgrade the fuel system and ecu.
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