How to hide a turbo , is it possible?

[AdamLavv]

being a mechanic , alot of my mates on P's ask me how to hide a turbo , I'm really unsure if it's possible

if so , how?

*for a VL ex*

cheers

[Fun_Bucket]

If you were a Mechanic then you would know

[Pub247]

mount it down near the gearbox harder to see down there

[Fun_Bucket]

and hotter too...

[Pub247]

and hotter too...

and why would it be hotter? turbo is going to get hot no matter where you mount it. There are plenty of mid mount turbos out there and they work fine

[STEALTHY™]

and why would it be hotter? turbo is going to get hot no matter where you mount it. There are plenty of mid mount turbos out there and they work fine

Aswell as rear mounts mounted near the diff. Quite hot right next to the exhaust.

[Fun_Bucket]

Why do they bother wrapping turbos to help keep them cool if people are gonna mount them in a place like that.../

[hakhawk]

Why do they bother wrapping turbos to help keep them cool if people are gonna mount them in a place like that.../

generally fitted to protect other parts in the engine bay from overeating/melting.

[Fun_Bucket]

Im not trying to sound like a dick head, but how do you cool a turbo, if it's mounted near the diff? And would adverse weather affect it?

[STEALTHY™]

Im not trying to sound like a dick head, but how do you cool a turbo, if it's mounted near the diff? And would adverse weather affect it?

Does weather effect yout diff?

[Fun_Bucket]

Does weather effect yout diff?

I wasnt reffering to the diff stealthy!! smart arse

[STEALTHY™]

I wasnt reffering to the diff stealthy!! smart arse

I know, but the answer to that question is the same as the other

[Fun_Bucket]

And wouldnt you want the turbo as close to the exhaust ports as possible?? And how much compressed air would you lose?

[STEALTHY™]

And wouldnt you want the turbo as close to the exhaust ports as possible??

Its been done before, and worked fine! Google is your friend

[Fun_Bucket]

Alright, let's just agree to disagree then...... im not saying it wont work, i just dont think it would be as effecient, or worthwile...

[Goon]

going harcore custom on a few parts thats for sure, lines etc very expensive.

[STEALTHY™]

Alright, let's just agree to disagree then...... im not saying it wont work, i just dont think it would be as effecient, or worthwile...

What are we agreeing to disagree on?

All setups have pro's and cons. All i said it has been proven to work! Thats not wrong in anyway (nor an argument)

[Fun_Bucket]

[QUOTE=STEALTHY™;1136554]What are we agreeing to disagree on?



I dunno stealthy, maybe i am just being a dick head... how about i make it up to you, let me clean those seats for you

[TrikkBen]

if ya gunna go that custom with ya mount then u should devise a super duper water cooling system ..

[Pub247]

if ya gunna go that custom with ya mount then u should devise a super duper water cooling system ..

like a water to air intercooler? or you mean the actual engine cooling system? Most aftermarket turbo are only oil cooled. But due to turbocharging there is more heat generated in the engine so a better cooling is necessary i would say a bigger/thicker radiator and a electric waterpump would be more than enough (especially with alloy heads).
One of the main hurdleswith mid mount and rear mount are oil feeds for the turbo you'd probably need a scavenge pump to make sure the oil gets returned to the sump in quick time so the bearings and seals in the turbo dont let go

[woteva]

Mount it inside the cabin, under the dash

[TrikkBen]

like a water to air intercooler? or you mean the actual engine cooling system? Most aftermarket turbo are only oil cooled. But due to turbocharging there is more heat generated in the engine so a better cooling is necessary i would say a bigger/thicker radiator and a electric waterpump would be more than enough (especially with alloy heads).
One of the main hurdleswith mid mount and rear mount are oil feeds for the turbo you'd probably need a scavenge pump to make sure the oil gets returned to the sump in quick time so the bearings and seals in the turbo dont let go

i was thinking a rainwater tank in the boot with a garden hose out your window, either way

[seans VL Calais]

my boss has a vh with a 308 in it, turbo, and its mounted under next to the diff and trust me it still works well

[AdamLavv]

Thanks guys , seem to gathered a answer out of your posts

cheers

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[detox_nath83]

here is a rear mount turbo