Looking for boost... ;-)

[Monzsta]

Okay, I have two turbos. One is a TDE04L-10T I snagged off a junked Cummins 3.3l diesel. Not much info on this little bugger at all. The other is another diesel turbo, this one from a GM 6.5l engine. (IHIRHC6 GM-8 ). The little one looks like I could almost throw it in there hard enough and it would work. There's still room for the battery, wouldn't need to intercool it for a few pounds of shits and giggles. My question is what is too small? I'm only looking to make a couple pounds and break the ice, so to speak, paving the way for the bigger turbo in the future. If I put the bigger turbo in there now it means more downtime and work, and money. (intercooler, wastegate, BOV).

Just want your thoughts on this before I get stupid.

[IsaacHayes]

Just save your time and do it right with IC the first time

[robertisaar]

Just save your time and do it right with IC the first time

X2 from me... even low boost benefits from a proper IC

[Monzsta]

Well, the tiny turbo's got way too much bearing play for my liking. So it's time to start intercooler hunting.

[RedZMonte]

TDO4's are tiny. thats what the single cam honda's run on some of the smaller kits... WAY too small. it would choke you as much or more then it helps you... A good T3/T4 is your best bet and they are relativly cheap.

S

[robertisaar]

i'm assuming this is for the 3400 lumina in the sig?

if so, best options for a DD car are either T3/T4 hybrid(as suggested above), or a T61. either one can make a damn good turbo on that motor depending on exactly how much boost you're looking for.

[timg]

The bigger turbo should work. Remember, that diesel may be twice the size, but it only revs half as high.

Tim

[no_doz]

heres a compressor map for the larger turbo-stay away from the TD04 & keep it for a 4 cylinder, quad, or motorcycle project

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/turbo/TurboMaps/ihi_maps.gif

[MidnightriderZ24]

the diesel 6.5 turbo is a damn good turbo. theyre close in comparison to a t3/t4. make sure u get the lastest design as of its bigger compressor. intercool it and you will have a tire roasting beast!