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iTrader: (22)

Ok so I made a real nice piece to install in an exhaust bung I welded in right before the flange to the turbo. I hooked it up to a boost gauge and did some street testing.

Comp 80/79 t4 on a 1.32ar
9.5 compression 370
Stock ported 241 heads
Stock ls6 intake and tb
232 236 115lsa 609ish lift cam
4 inch k&n right on turbo
Large ebay ic with 3 inch piping

9lbs intake, 20lbs exhaust

14lbs intake, 30lbs exhaust

Tried 18lbs intake but boost gauge only goes to 30. Id say it was at least 35 probably 40lbs back pressure.

Now I'm running a good size ar with a 3.5 dp. I think this is high but then again I bet everyone with a t4 has to be right around the same.

Is this something to worry about?

Alex

Johnv

I would have thought 2:1 wasn't too bad ,
I'm sure mine would be way worse 383, t76 f168 exhaust wheel t4 1.32 ar

stevieturbo

2:1 certainly isnt good. But on a low boost setup provided that pressure ratio offers fast spool, then wouldnt worry too much

However if it is laggy and with 2:1, something is wrong. It certainly isnt the d/p size.

I'd be much happier around 1.5:1 EGBP pre turbine vs Intake pressure

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iTrader: (22)

This is also running an open cut out about 3 feet after dp.

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iTrader: (22)

Stevie, what do you consider low boost?

qqwqeqwrqwqtq

It's nothing to 'worry' about, and those numbers are pretty normal for a single T4 on a 370.

Also consider that for every PSI lost to the cold side is another pound of backpressure. (You can reduce exhaust backpressure by increasing cold side efficiency as the engine doesn't need to drive the turbine as hard).

It goes without saying that you could pick up a ton of power/rpm with twins or a good T6 based single.

mike13

iTrader: (27)

Also wouldn't a T4 with a larger turbine wheel also help? I know guys make good power with the 75mm & 80mm borg warners because they use the 87mm turbine wheel.

qqwqeqwrqwqtq

Absolutely a higher flowing turbine would help.

skinnies

iTrader: (33)

Any idea on actual power numbers? Awhile back I talked with comp on that turbo, they claimed it'd do over 1000rwhp on a 347 ls motor(thru an auto), but I just don't see it happening.

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iTrader: (22)

777 whp at 17psi with this setup.

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iTrader: (22)

Jim, I'm going to look into getting a better quality IC and correct the way the cold side is routed to it. I have a harsh 90 on both sides going to the IC.

stevieturbo

Anything below 15psi is pretty low really, and the 8psi he mentioned certainly is.

Ryan K

iTrader: (11)

In the reading that I have done:
(Intake:Back Pressure)

1:1 is the Ideal state

1:1.5-2.0 is what you would normally expect

1:>2.5 would be unacceptable

stevieturbo

I would try and aim for 1.5 or less. But again it is very dependant on spool and power delivery.

I'd sacrifice some for a fast spooling setup at the expense of a little power. Or if you wanted ultimate power at higher rpm's you'd sacrifice some spool to achieve the lower pressure with a better flowing turbine.

icicleboy

JohnV, what kind of power does your car make?

Johnv

700 rwhp @ 16 psi, M6 & spools very quick....

bmech211

In my opinion you should've measured back pressure downstream (at the downpipe), to get a better overall view of how effecient the turbo/exhaust system is as a whole. High pressures upstream is not as detrimental to performance as it is downstream. In fact higher pressures in the header helps turbo performance more than it hurts. Look at what a quick spool valve does and how much higher it raises perssure, yet improves spool-up.

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iTrader: (22)

Hmm, not sure if that's right. I always thought you measure before turbine because it would show a restriction to the turbo.

stevieturbo

You are quite correct, you want to determine how efficient the turbine is.

bad6as

iTrader: (17)

i know a guy in va with a 365ci that has a 80mm compressor and a 87mm turbine t4 1.25 ar and at 11 lbs boost he had 14psi bp iirc