turbo help please

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #1
    I have this t25 but I feel it looks To big?
    It has no actuator how easy is it to Bolt One on? I only want 7psi of less
    I've been reading how to do turbo build and feel confident
    about doing it but not to clued up about the turbo themself so help on this one would be nice thanks




  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #2
    Hello please Help
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2013 Orpington, Kent, UK Posts: 228 Saxo VTS, Fiesta ST
    #3
    That looks about right for a T25. Not sure on actuators though!
  4. Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DJVTR View Post
    Hello please Help
    from my experinces a t25 is quite big but should be fine

    if your running a bov then dont think you need an accutaor
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #5
    So can I just weld the actuator flap shut ? only running 6 psi I want to see what the bare minimum I can use to boost I have spare engine any way fir my main priject this is just fir exoeriment
    I'm going to run compleatly standared engine ( I have bigger injectors tho ) bo inter cooler or anything just bolt on and go till it goes bang so it will be 6psi or less
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #6
    Or if I leave the actustor flap open that will give me very little boost any idea of how much ?
  7. Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DJVTR View Post
    Or if I leave the actustor flap open that will give me very little boost any idea of how much ?
    i would weld it shut

    erm no idea to behonest only had experience with sr trubos etc
  8. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GTuff View Post
    from my experinces a t25 is quite big but should be fine

    if your running a bov then dont think you need an accutaor
    What! No.

    You need an actuator on this turbo.

    Fitting is easy. Just go on eBay for a t25/t28 actuator and make sure you get the bracket too. There's a link rod that will connect to your wastegate flap.


    Actuator

    bracket

    Connection is easy as long as you get the correct actuator and bracket.

    If you weld your wastegate shut as advised you will need an external wastegate = more expense and hassle to install, especially if you're using a cast exhaust manifold like pictured. Please don't weld it shut...
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    What! No.

    You need an actuator on this turbo.

    Fitting is easy. Just go on eBay for a t25/t28 actuator and make sure you get the bracket too. There's a link rod that will connect to your wastegate flap.


    Actuator

    bracket

    Connection is easy as long as you get the correct actuator and bracket.

    If you weld your wastegate shut as advised you will need an external wastegate = more expense and hassle to install, especially if you're using a cast exhaust manifold like pictured. Please don't weld it shut...
    I thought that as it would be in full bboost all the time thanks for the links and advice will Any t25 actuator and bracket fit?
  10. Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aberdeen Posts: 1092 Turbo Saxo vtr, 2010 Octavia VRS TSI, mk3 Ibiza cu
    #10
    Or buy my td04 lol
  11. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #11
    The actuator bracket bolts to the compressor housing and is fairly universal across the range. There are some differences to the actuator though (and its arm length/shape) depending on exact turbo model. You're best phoning some place like CR Turbos who know the details of every model and talking to them - they'll have the right parts on the shelf. Won't be as cheap as eBay obviously but you'll have the right parts, first time.
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    The actuator bracket bolts to the compressor housing and is fairly universal across the range. There are some differences to the actuator though (and its arm length/shape) depending on exact turbo model. You're best phoning some place like CR Turbos who know the details of every model and talking to them - they'll have the right parts on the shelf. Won't be as cheap as eBay obviously but you'll have the right parts, first time.
    I thought the same thing thank you
  13. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Kent. Posts: 246 93 BX TXi 1.6 auto,47k 88 SAAB 900i f/lft,69k
    #13
    Dear DJVTR,
    That is an awfull lot of work, to fit a turbo to a standard engined car. First item I would be seriously looking into, is if your cars electrical and the electronics are well capable of running a fully running turbo ?
    Rather than just bolting on each mechanical part and hoping to see if it works.
    In the 1990,s I worked on SAAB,s including turbo "S"s with water injection kits fitted. very complex cars to work on as a mechanic.
    You have boost pressure guages to fit and get working properly before you can get the mechanicals to bolt on, and lots of extra engine valves and more electronic sensors to fit etc etc.
    Vince,
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #14
    Thanks for the Info Vince but this is purely an experiment to see what levels ( if any) will a standard vtr engine will take.
    as said above this is a spare engine to experiment with and my main one will be built over time.
    Witch will be run by a standalone / forged internals / decompression plate ect
    But tthanks anyway