What Turbo for the Westy....
27-08-2008, 07:07 PM
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What Turbo for the Westy....
Was settled on a T34 .63 housing bog standard Escos Turbo...
now thinking of and Diva and Guzzler kinda convinced me to get a T34 .55 with 360 bearing and 7 degree cut down blades...
Stu reckons the T34 .63, saying a more progressive Turbo is the way....
what you reckon? this is a LIGHT car don't forget... too much punch could be a bad thing!
thoughts?
earlier I was all over the .55 now swaying back to the .63
.55 is quite a bit cheaper as well, but thats not really the issue actually.
Engine is BOG standard apart from rebuilt with uprated gaskets and bolts and newly pocketed pistons (thanks Steve!!!
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now thinking of and Diva and Guzzler kinda convinced me to get a T34 .55 with 360 bearing and 7 degree cut down blades...
Stu reckons the T34 .63, saying a more progressive Turbo is the way....
what you reckon? this is a LIGHT car don't forget... too much punch could be a bad thing!
thoughts?
earlier I was all over the .55 now swaying back to the .63
.55 is quite a bit cheaper as well, but thats not really the issue actually.
Engine is BOG standard apart from rebuilt with uprated gaskets and bolts and newly pocketed pistons (thanks Steve!!!
)
27-08-2008, 07:22 PM
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thanks Markk and Dave.....
oh well... now do I go for a rebuilt .63 with a 360 bearing or a BRAND new bog standard one. ( new one is Ł200 more....)
oh well... now do I go for a rebuilt .63 with a 360 bearing or a BRAND new bog standard one. ( new one is Ł200 more....)
27-08-2008, 07:23 PM
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I am no expert at all.. but with the car being so light, i'd imagine a .63 would be better,
as that would very slightly shift the power/boost further up the range.. where it might actually get traction!? (thinking lower gears mainly)
slightly more up top too? (than a .55 would?)
as that would very slightly shift the power/boost further up the range.. where it might actually get traction!? (thinking lower gears mainly)
slightly more up top too? (than a .55 would?)
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27-08-2008, 07:23 PM
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27-08-2008, 07:25 PM
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GB Solutions will give you all the advice you need Lee
Saw this today, this would be ideal....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COSWORTH-T34-T...d=p3286.c0.m14
Saw this today, this would be ideal....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COSWORTH-T34-T...d=p3286.c0.m14
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I am no expert at all.. but with the car being so light, i'd imagine a .63 would be better,
as that would very slightly shift the power/boost further up the range.. where it might actually get traction!? (thinking lower gears mainly)
slightly more up top too? (than a .55 would?)
as that would very slightly shift the power/boost further up the range.. where it might actually get traction!? (thinking lower gears mainly)
slightly more up top too? (than a .55 would?)
27-08-2008, 07:30 PM
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GB Solutions will give you all the advice you need Lee
Saw this today, this would be ideal....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COSWORTH-T34-T...d=p3286.c0.m14
Saw this today, this would be ideal....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COSWORTH-T34-T...d=p3286.c0.m14
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27-08-2008, 07:34 PM
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Doh.... this has gone from a freebie to a grands worth
Think you are right though.... do it once and do it proper!
although the Turbo would be reconditioned and 360'd by Turbo Technics and they are just about the best aren't they?
Peevee... I'm skint now ... is it free?
27-08-2008, 11:18 PM
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have you got the .55? id personally keep the .63 as you its to you recommended and dont cost you a penny to keep , shall look forward to seeing this about one day 
, shall look forward to seeing this about one day
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So after all that, if you had listened to uncle Stu earlier today you could have ordered it and had it on its way!!!
You were the one telling me in the week that you didnt want it too punchy and now your trying to convince yourself to get a smaller one.
Well I think the PF massive have voted so get that T34 ordered!!!!!!
Drakey has that brand new T38 sitting in the back of the focus doing nowt just to add to the confusion!!!!
You were the one telling me in the week that you didnt want it too punchy and now your trying to convince yourself to get a smaller one.
Well I think the PF massive have voted so get that T34 ordered!!!!!!
Drakey has that brand new T38 sitting in the back of the focus doing nowt just to add to the confusion!!!!
28-08-2008, 05:50 AM
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a t34 .63 is a nightmare in a mk2 escort, nevermind a bathtub. i would be going for something that comes in very easily so can be controlled by the throttle pedal
a t34 .63 is a nightmare in a mk2 escort, nevermind a bathtub. i would be going for something that comes in very easily so can be controlled by the throttle pedal
28-08-2008, 06:36 AM
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id say a .48 with some Bd10's going on my last engine for power delivery not sure how the traction would be with the response of that turbo though
28-08-2008, 07:00 AM
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trouble i suspect is the weight of the car, tryes will probably be fine once you have traction but if its too "punchy" it might just break away.............probably more to do with power delivery than outright grip?
28-08-2008, 07:56 AM
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Roller-bearing T34 on a 0.48 a/r with the boost curve mapped to suit 
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I would rather have the side-ways action controlled by my right foot than being able to mash the peddle to the floor and the lag taking care of it and then BANG, a huge step in power as the boost comes rushing in at 3500rpm.
.I would rather have the side-ways action controlled by my right foot than being able to mash the peddle to the floor and the lag taking care of it and then BANG, a huge step in power as the boost comes rushing in at 3500rpm
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28-08-2008, 08:15 AM
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I'd say it depends on what power level you are trying to get from the turbo? also the whole lag thing on this size of turbo is never going to be an issue apart from when your first setting off, once rolling your going to be in the power band by using the gears anyway,
Therefore a better flower turbo like the .63 will reduce things like turbo wear and general heat build up,
Depending on boost pressure you want to run cutting the blades back can improve spool up
Therefore a better flower turbo like the .63 will reduce things like turbo wear and general heat build up,
Depending on boost pressure you want to run cutting the blades back can improve spool up
28-08-2008, 08:18 AM
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As ive got a T34.63 already in the boot of my car ready to bring up and fit, why dont you drive it on that and then make a decision after?
Ive also got a .48 housing we can swap on at a later date to try too if you want.
I still say gt3071 though personally, lol
Ive also got a .48 housing we can swap on at a later date to try too if you want.
I still say gt3071 though personally, lol
28-08-2008, 08:20 AM
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It's easily done with you .
At the end of the day, you have to decide on how YOU want the car to drive and then describe that to someone like Chip / Stu etc, and let THEM chose the turbo.
If they're adamant about a T34 0.63 a/r, at least get the roller-bearing cored version - will be stronger than a normal thrust bearing.
.At the end of the day, you have to decide on how YOU want the car to drive and then describe that to someone like Chip / Stu etc, and let THEM chose the turbo.
If they're adamant about a T34 0.63 a/r, at least get the roller-bearing cored version - will be stronger than a normal thrust bearing
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