3" turbo elbows again ;-)

STU666V

STU666V

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vss irvine said:
id be willing to stick the standard car on the rollers, get a print out.

then fit the elbow and do another dyno run?

be at the end of the month though..........
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That would be great Martyn, remember and screw the boost up on the second run ;-) Joking!!

Do you think it will it will make much differance on a standard car or more differance an a modded car?

Do you want to try this elbow or MK2 elbow? ;-)

Would anyone be interested in a V-band elbow? will line up easier, no gaskets etc
 
PobodY

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I'd be really interested to see the results of that; I suspect it has more effect on a modified car, but this would give you a real figure for the performance increase from the elbow. Plus the dyno run will also show the change in turbo spool to achieve the same boost.
 
vss irvine

vss irvine

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it would probably make more difference on a car running more boost, but still be good to see what it does.

ill do it on a car we've just bought, as its running 1 bar.

i dont mind which elbow you want to use, got a couple weeks to decide so mk2 might be ready by then!

ill trial fit it at our workshop first before i go to dyno. maybe use the same place you used
 
STU666V

STU666V

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vss irvine said:
it would probably make more difference on a car running more boost, but still be good to see what it does.

ill do it on a car we've just bought, as its running 1 bar.

i dont mind which elbow you want to use, got a couple weeks to decide so mk2 might be ready by then!

ill trial fit it at our workshop first before i go to dyno. maybe use the same place you used
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Ok,
Will see if i have an other made by then,

I will email them and ask if we can use there rollers?
Ta
 
shroom

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red reading said:
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it's a good idea spikey doing this till you need to work on the car, at least put a join in under the sump to make life easier
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Very very true even that AM downpipe and elbow was a cocking load of crap to get in or do anything with was a nightmare.
 
Spikey

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well im using his Downpipe so i only gotta make the elbow to join. Ill get pics up.
On my own car i have the elbow joined with the downpipe
 
snoon

snoon

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I think the true test with these elbows is the difference in BHP V's increases in boost.

I mean, when I had a standard elbow and turbo, at 1 Bar I got (Can't remember exactly but IIRC) 290BHP, 1.2 Bar 310BHP, 1.4 Bar 315BHP.

With a 3" elbow & downpipe I got, 1 Bar 310BHP, 1.2 325BHP, 1.4 Bar 345BHP

With the standard elbow it just wasn't worth running anything over 1.2 bar as it made very little difference.

I still say it was the best thing I ever did to my R.
 
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Perrin21

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:) i cant wait till tomorrow. Will post some pics and a full write up asap after its on. Im hoping it will bring me some extra BHP when the remap comes along very soon.
 
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Perrin21

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Unfortunately nothings free with the Pulsar, and as ive just had a massive credit card bill, the elbow will have to wait a little longer.
 
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STU666V

STU666V

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Got a new turbo flange today, looks ok but one of the holes dont line up! will need to modify it,

The oval to 3" round adaptor is apaulling fit!!




Could make a better one my self!! ;-)
 
vpulsar

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My first turbo upgrade had one hole out when I tried to bolt it to the janspeed 3" down pipe I had, So I had to elongate one holes to suit so I'm assuming you got the flange or it came from the states originally.




John
 
STU666V

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John Doe said:
My first turbo upgrade had one hole out when I tried to bolt it to the janspeed 3" down pipe I had, So I had to elongate one holes to suit so I'm assuming you got the flange or it came from the states originally.




John
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I bought it in the UK but might be from the states?
I have put in an order from ATP in the states last night so will see what they are like when they arrive.
 
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iomegalinux

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just wanna show a simple elbow made for my pulsar, need a little bit of fitting for now.
it will cost me less then 100$ cad (around 55 gbp) to do it.
i had to flatten the turn because of the alternator, so yes this is a reallyyyyy long elbow but turn verrryyy smooth at the same time
yes i'll grind the welding before putting it on.
2 flange + a long 3" - 90 degre elbow give this :





 
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