Turbo hookup

How do you install a new turbo?

Fasten the intercooler pipe to the new turbo. Fasten the intake pipe to the new turbo. Reconnect the vacuum line to the wastegate. Secure with a small zip tie or hose clamp. Fasten the downpipe to the new turbo. Double check to make sure everything is back to how it was before the removal. Lower the vehicle.

How do you connect a turbo to an intercooler?

Fasten the manifold to the engine. Fasten the intercooler pipe to the new turbo. Connect the other end of the intercooler pipe coming from the turbo to the intercooler. Connect the other intercooler pipe to the other side of the intercooler. Then connect the other end to the throttle body.

Why is my Turbo backing up in the CHRA?

So if you have the turbo +/- 10 degrees on average from vertical on the feed, it leaves the oil in the CHRA longer than it should be. This is when the turbo can start backing up or leaving oil in the CHRA longer than its intended. With the housing being so hot, it will start to boil the oil and fry your bearing.

How do I choose a turbocharger for my car?

Research your vehicle. Read forums to help decide which turbocharger or turbo kit will best suit your needs and power goals, yet will not exceed the abilities of your engine internals.

How to install a new turbocharger?

1 Research your vehicle. Read forums to help decide which turbocharger will best suit your needs and power goals. 2 Purchase your supplies. Youll need a new turbocharger, new gaskets, and any necessary supporting parts for the installation. 3 Spray the nuts and studs, or bolts on your exhaust manifold with penetrating lubricant. More items...

What do I need to add to a new turbo?

Youll need a new turbocharger, gaskets, intercooler, intercooler piping, blow off valve, exhaust manifold, oil lines, coolant lines, injectors (if larger ones are needed), fuel pump (if a larger one is needed), boost controller, downpipe, programmable ECU (if needed),...

How do you install a turbo and exhaust manifold?

Mate the turbo and manifold and be sure to use the gasket in between. Attach all oil and coolant lines to the turbo if they are not already attached. Raise or lower the turbo and exhaust manifold combination into the engine bay. Check to make sure that the exhaust manifold gasket is in place.

How do you clean a turbocharger?

Remove the old turbocharger as well as ALL oil and turbo boost pipe work. Check all turbo boost pipe work for splits, holes or damage and ensure oil and dirt is removed. If damaged, replace. Remove Turbo Intercooler (if fitted) and flush with an oil degreaser before leaving to drain completely.

How do I choose the best performance turbocharger?

Choosing a performance turbocharger starts with a horsepower target. Each turbocharger is designed to support a specific range of horsepower and engine displacement. If a turbo is too large for your engine, you will have a lot of turbo lag, and if a turbo is too small for your engine you may not reach your horsepower target.

How do I find the right Turbo for my car?

However, a reasonable turbo match can be obtained by using a realistic horsepower target, and simply choosing a turbocharger from a manufacturer where your target horsepower is located right in the middle of the horsepower band it is capable of supporting.

How much more horsepower does a Turbo add to a car?

You can realistically expect to get about 50% more horsepower by adding a turbo to your engine. While you could get the 300% increase of 200 to 600, you would need a lot more modifications than a turbo.

How many different turbochargers are there?

Garrett Advancing Motion continues to engineer the most diverse range of engine boosting products and accessories for racing and performance enthusiasts. With over 35 different turbochargers to choose from, how do you know what’s best for your engine setup? This write up will cover the principles and basics of turbo matching.