Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:57 am
Clutch installed & Engine is in, exhaust manifold wrapped and installed. Next step... install the turbo and do some oil plumbing. 
Some progress.
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:51 am
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:52 am
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:23 am
Wow Louis, that is looking good.
Can I make 1 recommendation? Rather run the turbo's oil drain to the #1&2 cylinder head, it drains quicker and easier than 3&4
Can I make 1 recommendation? Rather run the turbo's oil drain to the #1&2 cylinder head, it drains quicker and easier than 3&4
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:32 am
Thanks Tony.
I'm not too worried about the oil draining, the idea is that the excess oil will help cool the nr 3-4 cylinder head for what it is worth.
I'm not too worried about the oil draining, the idea is that the excess oil will help cool the nr 3-4 cylinder head for what it is worth.
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:41 am
Looking great Louis let us know when you will be taking it onto the track I would love to see it in action.
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:46 am
Thanks Wentzel will do.
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:11 am
Fuel lines are almost done.
1/2" from main tank to surge tank
3/4" from surge tank to fuel filer and fuel pump
1/2" to the rear to be splitted into two 3/8" sections
Fuel pressure regulator still needs to be fitted... it's getting crowded quickly and I have not found a spot for the turbo water cooler yet
1/2" from main tank to surge tank
3/4" from surge tank to fuel filer and fuel pump
1/2" to the rear to be splitted into two 3/8" sections
Fuel pressure regulator still needs to be fitted... it's getting crowded quickly and I have not found a spot for the turbo water cooler yet
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:18 am
looking verry good there ! can you show us a pic of where your oil return fits in the t/c , I have had to move mine (twice) as the moving rockers would restrict the return and then cause the turbo seals to blow 
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:16 am
The oil return is on the 3-4 valve cover, the turbo drain is about 100mm higher than the cover and is fed with a 5/8" pipe. The engine is dry sumped which helps for the oil volume in the valve cover.
Ideally you want the oil drain in the 1-2 valve cover as it drains easier due to the crank rotation.
Ideally you want the oil drain in the 1-2 valve cover as it drains easier due to the crank rotation.
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:17 pm
Thanks for the pic I also have my drain running to the 3/4 side (this is the side the turbo is fitted)
I now have the return in the centre of the t/c /rocker arm , the turbo is getting a rebuild so lets hope thats sorts it out .
I also have my drain running to the 3/4 side (this is the side the turbo is fitted)I now have the return in the centre of the t/c /rocker arm , the turbo is getting a rebuild so lets hope thats sorts it out .
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:24 pm
What size pipe are you using for the oil drain?
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:32 pm
Return line has been "upped" twice currently about a 12.5 id on the return and its short about 30cm max 
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:36 pm
1/2" should be good. Have you restricted the oil inlet to the turbo?
What brand turbo are you using?
What brand turbo are you using?
Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:42 pm
Only restriction in the line is a t piece for pressure gauge ,feed id if i remember is a 6mm, ahh the million $ question , the make of the turbo is suspect but on the 2nd rebuild I had Garrett internals fitted , I heard today the turbo is ready for collection i kinda made up my mind to change the turbo to a garrett/TNetics but I want to be sure im not gonna stuff the new turbo .