850T5M Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Alright il brg her up to 12-13 psi when i get home, see what it gives. The intake is a drop in k&n, im waiting for my ipd sri in the mail (for the sound lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbor850 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Any coolant leaks? This a new 16T or used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bum2kev Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 if its daylight out it wont look red but white.....at night it will glow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageVolvo Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 That wouldn't cause the turbo to run extra hot like that. My turbo would glow red after long highway pulls, perfectly normal since the egr's get into the 1800 range at WOT, glowing white seems a little weird, are you colorblind by any chance Um 1800 is a tad high IMO> I weekly run 8miles of Wot canyons and I never get above 1400-1500F..@ turbo W/ 21psi on a 19t Fmic and Met Inj. But yeah turbos glowing ain't no thing. Not sure about the white though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850T5M Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Any coolant leaks? This a new 16T or used? No coolant leaks, haven't seen any... Turbo is used, but with no shaft play, no cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer855 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Um 1800 is a tad high IMO> I weekly run 8miles of Wot canyons and I never get above 1400-1500F But yeah turbos glowing ain't no thing. Not sure about the white though. You're talking to a person who runs his turbo far beyond the useful psi level. I have no doubt that his EGR's are that high. At 15psi I never spiked over 1400 after the R manifold (had the sensor about a half an inch away from the DP flange). No coolant leaks, haven't seen any... Turbo is used, but with no shaft play, no cracks. Did you touch the turbo with oily hands or possibly spill any coolant on it? Just looks like something on the surface burning off. I had a rad hose burst and the coolant that got on the block turned bright white. That's my best guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850T5M Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I suppose it could be coolant since there was coolant/oil/wd40 on everything behind the motor lol... Car seems to be running very well tho, I haven't had a chance to boost her to the normal 14-16psi to hear the IPD CBV open. I'll probably play with it tomorrow. I kinda wanna install my wideband first and fix all the exhaust leaks before I start really pushing her. We'll see :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850T5M Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just wanted to say the turbo/exhaust are working very well. Very pleased with the sound, even tho I still have a few leaks in the line. I'm gonna assume the white turbo is from paint/coolant or something. The CBV I believe is working, it just doesnt make the same sound as my old one. My old one fluttered, where as this one is more like a linear sound, no flutter. About the angled 16t turbo, I'm really impressed as too how linear the boost is. I'm currently running it on a MBC and tune, and the boost feels so soft compared to my worn out 15g conical. The 15g would just come in and push me into the seat in one shot, whereas the 16t is more gradual feeling...probably better on the rods. I'm happy On different topic, while doing the turbo swap, I noticed my rear motor mount had no nut holding it down...it was completely detached. Added a nut on that and WOW, first gear has never been so smooth lmao. The engine/car used to shake all kinds when starting out in first gear, now its soft :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACStar Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 About the angled 16t turbo, I'm really impressed as too how linear the boost is. I'm currently running it on a MBC and tune, and the boost feels so soft compared to my worn out 15g conical. The 15g would just come in and push me into the seat in one shot, whereas the 16t is more gradual feeling...probably better on the rods. It feels a lot safer doesn't it? My old 15G with the straight housing acted the same way, it all came in at once in a strong surge. The angled housing definitely smooths out the transition into boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 don't worry about it. its from residue with the turbo swap, or any thing that was on it that hadn't been heated before -- paint or sealants from a rebuild. the powder is probably from oils you used, as mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer855 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 You realize fluttering is a bad thing right? Your new iPd CBV is probably working PROPERLY now. You're right in saying the 16T doesn't hit as hard as the 15G, that's why I picked it over a 15G for my LPT build. But the 15G runs out of breath far before the 16T does in the higher RPM's. I like the 16T with the straight flange, favourite of all the TD04H line up. The angle flange I find has lag and then hits too hard (much like the 15G) and even the 18T and 19T are hard to control boost in the lower RPMs. 16T with a straight flange is just right for reliability. I think it's these turbos that bend our rods, but the rods themselves. The 19T is just a stupid turbo. Swedes are running giant turbos with a properly tuned EBC and a standalone ECU on completely stock bottom ends running +450hp. The limitation of these are rods are really rod stretch when you get into a lot of boost in the higher RPM's (+6500). Our stupid turbos are just torque monsters, spike way too easily, are hard to control boost levels in the low-RPM's and eventually grenade the engine. These engines are tougher than most people give them credit for. My old 15G with the straight housing acted the same way, it all came in at once in a strong surge. The angled housing definitely smooths out the transition into boost. Really? I found the opposite. I find the angle is laggy to respond (not really laggy but laggy compared to the other smaller exhaust housings), and then hits hard when it does spool. I find the straight is very linear. At least with the 16T, haven't driven a straight 18T or 19T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850T5M Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Really? I found the opposite. I find the angle is laggy to respond (not really laggy but laggy compared to the other smaller exhaust housings), and then hits hard when it does spool. I find the straight is very linear. I dont find it lags much, its just so smooth it might seem laggy lol. I haven't driven her on the highway yet since my OBX muffler tip is still hanging with tie-wraps lol Once I get the muffler sitting safely, I'll brg it on the highway and do a few downshifts, see how the turbo responds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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