Solid mounted engine/turbo, what to use for heat expansion?
Solid mounted engine/turbo, what to use for heat expansion? Hello all, about start my hotside and need to make a decision. I would like to put something on each 2.5" crossover between the manifold and the turbo for heat expansion to prevent premature stress cracks. Spd bellow 186 each, reibon ss bellow 110 each, burns double slip 37 each, vibrant interlocking flex 30 each.
The bellows seem a little pricey and I've read hit and miss on the vibrants, leaning towards the double slip, any advice or experience?
Thanks, Derek!
The bellows seem a little pricey and I've read hit and miss on the vibrants, leaning towards the double slip, any advice or experience?
Thanks, Derek!
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...oupler+Bellow/
I've been using these for a few yrs now and no issues! They have a liner inside.
Do not use the standard flex couplers with interwoven steel that do not have a liner. Seen them fail and blow up inside to completely choke off flow. Weave comes undone and it expands shut
I've been using these for a few yrs now and no issues! They have a liner inside.
Do not use the standard flex couplers with interwoven steel that do not have a liner. Seen them fail and blow up inside to completely choke off flow. Weave comes undone and it expands shut
Everyone knows someone whos uncles cousin ran X part and failed. All you ever hear on forums is this failed one time and now all of them are bad lmao
Like said i been using these for about 3 yrs now. Just keep an eye on things like any other component
Like said i been using these for about 3 yrs now. Just keep an eye on things like any other component
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...oupler+Bellow/
I've been using these for a few yrs now and no issues! They have a liner inside.
Do not use the standard flex couplers with interwoven steel that do not have a liner. Seen them fail and blow up inside to completely choke off flow. Weave comes undone and it expands shut
I've been using these for a few yrs now and no issues! They have a liner inside.
Do not use the standard flex couplers with interwoven steel that do not have a liner. Seen them fail and blow up inside to completely choke off flow. Weave comes undone and it expands shut
I used the SS bellows on my last kit. Summit sells them semi-cheap ($30) but only in 2" ID. ( which is plenty for most)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-67632
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So if the gas tanks are out, I might as well replace them with sheetmetal tanks.
Since I'm getting new tanks, I need a new fuel system.
Since I'm getting a fuel system, I might as well get the turbos.
Since I'm doing the turbos, I might as well get a fully forged LSX
Since I'm going fully forged, twin turbo, I might as well upgrade the transaxle
Since I'm upgrading the transaxle, might as well upgrade to the Lamborghini unit.
Basically that progression caused me to get to where I'm at today, a little over a year later. This turbo setup is the 7th I've made for this car.
Thanks, it's been a long process to get it there. I don't have a build thread on here. I've made a few posts on the Factory Five forums, but not on LS1Tech. I really had no plan on the build. It had a stock LS1 (333whp) and Porsche G50 transaxle. While driving it to work, the alternator went bad. Well, to replace the alternator, I had to remove the gas tanks.
So if the gas tanks are out, I might as well replace them with sheetmetal tanks.
Since I'm getting new tanks, I need a new fuel system.
Since I'm getting a fuel system, I might as well get the turbos.
Since I'm doing the turbos, I might as well get a fully forged LSX
Since I'm going fully forged, twin turbo, I might as well upgrade the transaxle
Since I'm upgrading the transaxle, might as well upgrade to the Lamborghini unit.
Basically that progression caused me to get to where I'm at today, a little over a year later. This turbo setup is the 7th I've made for this car.
So if the gas tanks are out, I might as well replace them with sheetmetal tanks.
Since I'm getting new tanks, I need a new fuel system.
Since I'm getting a fuel system, I might as well get the turbos.
Since I'm doing the turbos, I might as well get a fully forged LSX
Since I'm going fully forged, twin turbo, I might as well upgrade the transaxle
Since I'm upgrading the transaxle, might as well upgrade to the Lamborghini unit.
Basically that progression caused me to get to where I'm at today, a little over a year later. This turbo setup is the 7th I've made for this car.
You dont need "expansion" room if your turbos are hanging off of your motor, Not mounted to your frame.. They can expand and contract all day long with nothing to resist them. Ask me how i know.
Exactly.. There is no reason for a flex joint if the turbo(s) are mounted off the manifolds. They can expand and contract together without interference.