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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: dieselpower on October 03, 2004, 03:01:43 pm

Title: bigger turbo
Post by: dieselpower on October 03, 2004, 03:01:43 pm

hey,
is there any turbos that are bigger, or flow more efficient at a higher rpm and boost then the k24 that will just bolt up to my exhaust manifold? i heard the k24 is only efficient up to 22psi and i am running 20-24psi with lots of smoke behind me and am thinking about either just a bigger turbo for racing or twin turbos.
any help is appreciated

mark

Title: bigger turbo
Post by: Dr. Diesel on October 03, 2004, 05:47:42 pm

hybrid K24/K26. easy 35+ psi!

Title: bigger turbo
Post by: dieselpower on October 03, 2004, 06:08:54 pm

is that a k24 compressor and a k26 turbine, or the otherway around. and how long does it take to spool up?
thanks alot
mark

Title: bigger turbo
Post by: dieselpower on October 03, 2004, 06:13:56 pm

also can the 1.6l take that much boost or does it result in a blown headgasket?

Title: bigger turbo
Post by: Cheesetoast on October 03, 2004, 10:10:38 pm

i remember reading something a while back about upgrading a 1.9td with a 1.6td turbo, anyone know anything about this? what would be a good upgrade for a 1.9td?

Title: bigger turbo
Post by: dieselpower on October 03, 2004, 10:16:21 pm

putting a 1.6 l turbo like a k24 on a 1.9 would give it a better peak horsepower but you would loose the quick spoolup and response it has. it all depends on what you do with your car. around the city i'd keep the smaller turbo but for racing or something i'd go witht the bigger one. just my $.02

mark