multifuel "C" turbo on M35A3 ?

[steve6x6x6]

Has anyone tried this? "C" turbo on a cat 3116, M35A3 motor?

 

[gimpyrobb]

As long as the flange is the same, why not?

 

[steve6x6x6]

As long as the flange is the same, why not?

Does not matter if the flanges match, i made adaptors for other turbos before.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Well, hook one up and try it out. I would keep the boost low to begin with.

 

[steve6x6x6]

How much is a new C turbo?

 

[gimpyrobb]

I paid $350 for a new D. I will not buy a C.

 

[patracy]

Seems to me you're putting lipstick on a pig so to say.

The C and D turbos are archaic in design. You're also asking a old turbo meant to support 135hp to substain 170hp. It could probably do it. But I'd look towards a more modern turbo or a cat replacement turbo before going down this path.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yes, but some folks HAVE to have that whistle. I understand, don't like, but understand.

 

[JasonS]

Seems to me you're putting lipstick on a pig so to say.

The C and D turbos are archaic in design. You're also asking a old turbo meant to support 135hp to substain 170hp. It could probably do it. But I'd look towards a more modern turbo or a cat replacement turbo before going down this path.

Can you give some details about what makes them archaic? The "d" isn't THAT old.

 

[3dAngus]

I think it would be darn cool to have the first whistlin' A3. Go for it Steve! Then take us a video with good sound. I want to hear it. It would be a good Utube project.

 

[steve6x6x6]

I think it would be darn cool to have the first whistlin' A3. Go for it Steve! Then take us a video with good sound. I want to hear it. It would be a good Utube project.

What would it sound like with that muffler? Or need to go with straight pipe?

 

[goodguyzy]

the stock one has a pretty good whistle to it but the muffler absorbs most of it.

 

[3dAngus]

If you are going for the sound and the a3 doesnt do it for you just cut the pipe and weld on a a2 pipe. Theres a few scrappers down there that will only get scrap value fot it.

 

[patracy]

Can you give some details about what makes them archaic? The "d" isn't THAT old.

Ummm yeah, they are. You've got to consider they've been around for 30+ years. Turbo design has came WAAAAY ahead since then. The latest hot thing in turbos are "batmowheels" as they're nicknamed. It know it looks like a damaged wheel, but the blades are actually "waved". It gives a lot more surface area making a 60mm compressor outflow a standard 60mm with no mods other than the wheel.



A modern S300 or 400 borg warner turbo certainly would outflow the C or D turbo.

BTW, the D turbo flows more than the C turbo.

 

[steve6x6x6]

Maybe i should try a straight pipe first. Has any one tried this on the A3?

 

[patracy]

Maybe i should try a straight pipe first. Has any one tried this on the A3?

I highly recommend NOT doing that. I've blown intercooler boots off my Dodge several times playing. EGT's skyrocket without a turbo.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I think he is talking about cutting off the muffler.

 

[patracy]

Doh, so you're going after all this for sound only?

Yes, ditching the muffler will certainly get more sound of it. Removing the air filter and using a cone element will also increase it as well.

I'm of Gimp's mindset though. Loud turbos get annoying fast.

 

[mlwats1@hotmail.com]

Mod the exhaust after the turbo to make it whisle

 

[Speedwoble]

Make it go Woo Wooo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Nnzw_i4YmKk