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Turbo Rv8
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:38 pm
by 34coupe
Hey Guys after any info on twin turbo conversion on RV8 using twin SUs (as montego turbo)engine is in Ford Sierra hatch,engine is a 8:13>1 comp out of a Discovery Cheers Stu
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:38 pm
by chodjinn
Yeah you could bolt two turbo SU carbs to a normal SU manifold and run the turbos directly into them.
I have a janspeed twin turbo conversion on my RV8, but I'm fitting EFI now so the two carbs I have are going spare. The bolt directly onto the turbo inlet (suck thru), so the fuel gets sucked into the turbos then into the manifold. I have the pipes and stuff as well, dont want much for them as they're no use to me now
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:37 pm
by 34coupe
That would be excellent,my engine was EFI but sold on the injection set up,do u have any pics of your instalation just to get a few ideas,i was thinking of having the manifolds coming forward as TVR ones and mounting turbos in front of engine and seting up some sort of ducts to keep the engine bay a bit cooler,PM me if u wish Cheers Stu
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:03 pm
by stevieturbo
The SU's would work very well, but be slow to setup.
Id have definately stuck with the efi stuff, and fitted fuel injection though.
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:43 pm
by 34coupe
Cheers guys,got a few books to have a look through so will let you know how i get on Cheers Stu
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:45 am
by chodjinn
depends how much room you have mate. Noticed you're in Cheshire - where abouts? I'm in liverpool - you could pop up for a brew one afternoon if ya like? PM me
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:30 pm
by smokeonthewater
Do you have any pics of your turbos chodjinn? or anything similar?
also what sort of spec were they i am thinking of maybe fitting some myself if i ever get round to it
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:40 pm
by chodjinn
http://www.spcc.co.uk/photos/Members%20Cars/MGB%20V8/
that's all the photos I have at the mo. Taken abotu 18 months ago. Car is now in bits, although the engine is going back in next week so long as I have all the bits lol.
The turbos I have are from a Janspeed kit as fitetd to the SD1s in the 1980s. Uses some fairly meaty Rotormaster turbos, basically a T3/4 hybrid. The compressor is quite big, think AR.70.
They are only running low boost at the moment - 5-6psi. Going to up it to 8psi if I can ever get to fettle the wastegates. Bah!
Sounds fookin mental though on full chat and pulls strong from about 1500rpm!
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:04 am
by mikeinatruck
I have just had a look at the engine picture, and drooled all over the keyboard! That setup would look awesome in my Landy if only I had the time and money!
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:28 pm
by chodjinn
if you think thats nice you gotta see the new enigne with EFI and loads of spanky bits hehe
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:28 pm
by Coops
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:38 pm
by stevieturbo
They might look nice. I wouldnt count on them lasting too long though.
No doubt a cheap Chinese unit. And the ad doesnt really give any useful info as to its size.
if it is in any way comparable to a T70 ( 70mm ) turbo, then a single would be plenty for a RV8. But you would never get a T70 with a T3 flange.
In one sentence it says its a 90mm turbo...then shows an 84mm exducer, which makes the first statement utter crap.
If buying a turbo, I would only buy from a reputable source, and buy a quality turbocharger.
AFAIK, This seller is the same as ss_autochrome...whos turbo reputation was well renowned.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:34 am
by Eliot
As stevie says, those xspower/ssautochrome turbos are of doubtful quality.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:36 am
by Spag
Nice collection of 'arty' pics there matey, car looks really good
- Is the MR2 yours too ? Nice little motor the 4AGE innit ?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:35 am
by chodjinn
The MR2 is my housemates, been off the road for over a year but he's on about supercharging it now!!