Good bye OEM Turbo Oil Drain, Hello -10AN
07-01-2012, 07:31 PM
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But...........titanium filler rod goes for over $100 lb, upwards of close to $150.
I wanted a "cheap" way to play with some titanium and actually be able to make a part from it. Its actually not "that" expensive.
I wanted a "cheap" way to play with some titanium and actually be able to make a part from it. Its actually not "that" expensive.
07-02-2012, 07:26 PM
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would imagine they were made from grade 5 titanium or also known as 6al-4v. Guys at work always laugh at me when I made **** from high grade materials. They couldnt believe the cost on the inconel tubing i had bent to make rotated kits.
07-09-2012, 11:23 AM
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Interesting setup for a standard location turbo, should be interesting to see how the spool time differs for sure.
On a side note with the turbo mounted centrally how much piping length do you think you saved over the OE location?
On a side note with the turbo mounted centrally how much piping length do you think you saved over the OE location?
07-09-2012, 12:13 PM
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Ya this is for tube frame Mendola suspension equipped Manx. Turbo size should be plenty big for such a lightweight chassis. Off the top of my head total of 5' of piping probably compared to an actual header.
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07-09-2012, 01:11 PM
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Ya, im half tempted to make myself a set and run the smaller gtx3071r turbo since I just sold my radiator and intercooler and redoing the setup. Nice quick spooling setup for fun in the sierras.