The Bomber... Just another Impreza?
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frayz said:
chuntington101 said:
I second that one!
How much is the turbo on a slant? looks quite a lot from the pics.
The up pipe and down pipe are all custom made in inconel. How much is the turbo on a slant? looks quite a lot from the pics.
The turbo is clocked at approx 45 degrees to it OEM location. This is due to the large 100mm intake required. It also allows the use of non Subaru specific turbochargers. This unit is a Garrett GT3582R with a .82 Tial stainless turbine housing. The tial housing was used as its a far superior smooth casting, 40% lighter, fully v-banded and has the bonus of not rusting.
Shame it's hidden away under the turbo blanket.
I did hear that conventional bearing turbos can suffer form higher wear on the rear seals if the turbos are steeply angled (ie exhaust housing lower than compressor). Not sure if Garretts cores (assuming ball bearing) are as prone to this...
chuntington101 said:
I menat slant along the turbo shaft.
I did hear that conventional bearing turbos can suffer form higher wear on the rear seals if the turbos are steeply angled (ie exhaust housing lower than compressor). Not sure if Garretts cores (assuming ball bearing) are as prone to this...
Ah sorry, the photos are deceptive. It's only a couple of degrees tilted backwards. I'm aware that the seals don't like big angles. I think the Garrett BB cores are recommended no more than 15 degrees. But it's much less than that anyway. I did hear that conventional bearing turbos can suffer form higher wear on the rear seals if the turbos are steeply angled (ie exhaust housing lower than compressor). Not sure if Garretts cores (assuming ball bearing) are as prone to this...
Edited by frayz on Friday 25th January 12:38
Don1 said:
Ha! (It's bee a long morning already)
I know the feeling, at least it's friday. (Actually, I quite like the WRC item myself)frayz said:
Only the one
It's a genuine WRC item I spent 5 years trying to find. Then found it by complete fluke as a chap was selling on eBay and didn't realise quite what it was. It's a dry carbon item and even still had the Prodrive sticker, part numbers on.
, now that's commitment It's a genuine WRC item I spent 5 years trying to find. Then found it by complete fluke as a chap was selling on eBay and didn't realise quite what it was. It's a dry carbon item and even still had the Prodrive sticker, part numbers on.
Fixed links, HTH
frayz said:
If you're wondering, she sounds like this.
Frayz-Engineering STI Anti-Lag Test - YouTube
Frayz-Engineering 576bhp Prodrive Edition Sti - YouTube
Frayz-Engineering STI Anti-Lag Test - YouTube
Frayz-Engineering 576bhp Prodrive Edition Sti - YouTube
I found this video of the car at a traffic light GP. Lol
Not my filming, apologies for the language used.
http://youtu.be/cIiVDLU_i0o
Not my filming, apologies for the language used.
http://youtu.be/cIiVDLU_i0o
WOW...that really is the total package....i love the subaru GT3/R26-R comparrison and totally agree with what someone mentioned earlier in that the bug eye seems to have improved with age, i really like them in black and when they are enhanced as well as this one i love them even more.
frayz said:
chuntington101 said:
I menat slant along the turbo shaft.
I did hear that conventional bearing turbos can suffer form higher wear on the rear seals if the turbos are steeply angled (ie exhaust housing lower than compressor). Not sure if Garretts cores (assuming ball bearing) are as prone to this...
Ah sorry, the photos are deceptive. It's only a couple of degrees tilted backwards. I'm aware that the seals don't like big angles. I think the Garrett BB cores are recommended no more than 15 degrees. But it's much less than that anyway. I did hear that conventional bearing turbos can suffer form higher wear on the rear seals if the turbos are steeply angled (ie exhaust housing lower than compressor). Not sure if Garretts cores (assuming ball bearing) are as prone to this...
Edited by frayz on Friday 25th January 12:38
How the GT35rs like for lag? Are you running anything to counter it (anti-lag)?
Chris.
chuntington101 said:
You wouldn't have thought that if you have seen andy frosts twin turbo or the WRC cars! lol
How the GT35rs like for lag? Are you running anything to counter it (anti-lag)?
Chris.
The engine is 2.5ltrs and it makes a bar of boost @ about 3,600rpm in 4th on the road. Full boost in her usual road map is 1.9bar. Full power map is 2.1 bar. How the GT35rs like for lag? Are you running anything to counter it (anti-lag)?
Chris.
I have ALS and launch control. But to be honest, on the road it really doesn't require it. It's a devastating quick A to B machine.
Edited by frayz on Friday 25th January 19:16
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