Low boost turbo

1. jones91 Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Posts: 2001 Jdm Dc2 Integra

   #1 30th July 2011, 19:03

   Hi, I've got a mk2 vts and I'm planning a low boost turbo conversion (about 5 psi), this might sound like a stupid question but is it vital to run an Intercooler or can you get away with a twin fan setup? Also can someone give me a list of what I will need please?
   
   Help from people with experience in this field much appreciated.
   
   Josh
2. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #2 30th July 2011, 19:05

   Stupid idea to run a Turbo without an intercooler, the engine won't last long at all.
3. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #3 30th July 2011, 19:05

   search the FAQ's section, or indeed anywhere on the site, even look down the first 1 or 2 pages of this section, youll find LOADS of info on turbo set ups
4. LEWIS1234 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 guisborough Posts: 120 saxo vtr mk2 black

   #4 30th July 2011, 20:38

   have a search mate i think theres quite a few threads on this pal
5. VinceVTS Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Kingsteignton Posts: 748 1998 citreon saxo westcoast 1.4i

   #5 30th July 2011, 21:45

   yeah really stupid question, considering an intercooler isnt even one of the most exspensive parts of a turbo conversion. you can get cheaper ones off ebay for less that £150, and even the forge ones arnt that much lol
   
   have fun putting new piston rings and vavles in everytime you blow it
6. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #6 31st July 2011, 09:08

   Do you know what an intercooler does?
   
   Its not for cooling the engine down, it cools the air that goes into be burnt!
7. gazza808 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 591

   #7 1st August 2011, 12:34

   you could run a low boost conversion with out one yes with no ill effect,
   unlike the people above say
   alot of standard diesels didn't used to have them.
   
   but i don't recommend running with out one for the cost.
8. Jungle Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Sheffield Posts: 1206 106 Rallye Turbo

   #8 1st August 2011, 16:31

   Just no. If your too tight to buy a cheap cooler dont bother doing the conversion
9. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

   #9 1st August 2011, 16:34

   i'd always run one but its not essential on low boost
10. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

    #10 3rd August 2011, 15:21

    as above...
    
    all the intercooler does is cool the air coming out of the turbo before it enters the inlet,
    cold air is more dense than warm air
    so the colder the air the more you can get into the inlet
    so you can get more fuel through
    which gives you more powerrrrrr
11. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #11 3rd August 2011, 15:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jones91 Hi, I've got a mk2 vts and I'm planning a low boost turbo conversion (about 5 psi), this might sound like a stupid question but is it vital to run an Intercooler or can you get away with a twin fan setup? Also can someone give me a list of what I will need please? Help from people with experience in this field much appreciated. Josh

    intercoolers and fans are used for completely different things, you could have 10 fans, wouldn't make any difference lol its a bit like saying do i have to have doors on my car or can i get away with just using wheels lol
12. kuli280 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Heathrow Posts: 172 1999 Saxo VTR, 1983 Mercedes 250 LWB Lowrider.

    #12 5th August 2011, 19:58

    Bettr safe than sorry....