Turbine Inlet Pressure
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I am wondering if anyone has measured turbine inlet pressure (TIP) and has any data they can share? Having a curve that compares TIP to boost pressure would be extremely valuable as minimizing the ratio would keep exhaust gases out of the combustion chamber during valve overlap and therefore improve volumetric efficiency. I am going to look at finding a way to add TIP to my data logger but would like to get an idea of the pressure levels.
Anyone have any data they can share?
Anyone have any data they can share?
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Clicked on this hoping to see a compound turbo setup...multiplication FTW
You are looking for a sweet spot of exhaust pressure to balance spool (pressure difference across turbo sides) with VE? Time to call FRF for a VGT setup
You are looking for a sweet spot of exhaust pressure to balance spool (pressure difference across turbo sides) with VE? Time to call FRF for a VGT setup
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I've measured this and I'm seeing ratios of 1.1 mid-range, climbing to 1.4 at higher RPMs, 19-20 psi boost. It's slightly worse if ambient temps are on the high side.
Rennlist member Thom is getting similar numbers, I believe, but I'll let him verify this.
These are very good ratios, and is not the norm, but we were **** about achieving this.
Before that, I had a setup that crept up to a ratio of close to 2 at high RPMs, with still good performance.
Quite while ago I measured a bone stock non-S at about 2.5 at peak power; but I can't verify 100% the validity of that reading because I wasn't sure if the gas pressure to the gauge was perfectly sealed.
Rennlist member Thom is getting similar numbers, I believe, but I'll let him verify this.
These are very good ratios, and is not the norm, but we were **** about achieving this.
Before that, I had a setup that crept up to a ratio of close to 2 at high RPMs, with still good performance.
Quite while ago I measured a bone stock non-S at about 2.5 at peak power; but I can't verify 100% the validity of that reading because I wasn't sure if the gas pressure to the gauge was perfectly sealed.
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Couple of old threads might be of interest...
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...-pressure.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...pressures.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...-pressure.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...pressures.html
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I see 20psi of TIP for 18psi of boost, climbing to 22psi of TIP past 6k RPM.
My turbine flows 23 lbs/min while yours Shawn flows 27, so your readings should be at least as good, for the same level of boost.
When applying full load in 3rd gear at 2000rpm I see 15psi of boost no sooner than ~3500rpm, and given the very good level of TIP I'm seeing I have been considering trying a one size smaller turbine housing (flowing 21 lbs/min) in order to improve spool. However the engine feels so good in its current configuration that it's really far from being a priority.
My turbine flows 23 lbs/min while yours Shawn flows 27, so your readings should be at least as good, for the same level of boost.
When applying full load in 3rd gear at 2000rpm I see 15psi of boost no sooner than ~3500rpm, and given the very good level of TIP I'm seeing I have been considering trying a one size smaller turbine housing (flowing 21 lbs/min) in order to improve spool. However the engine feels so good in its current configuration that it's really far from being a priority.
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I've measured this and I'm seeing ratios of 1.1 mid-range, climbing to 1.4 at higher RPMs, 19-20 psi boost. It's slightly worse if ambient temps are on the high side.
Rennlist member Thom is getting similar numbers, I believe, but I'll let him verify this.
These are very good ratios, and is not the norm, but we were **** about achieving this.
Before that, I had a setup that crept up to a ratio of close to 2 at high RPMs, with still good performance.
Quite while ago I measured a bone stock non-S at about 2.5 at peak power; but I can't verify 100% the validity of that reading because I wasn't sure if the gas pressure to the gauge was perfectly sealed.
Rennlist member Thom is getting similar numbers, I believe, but I'll let him verify this.
These are very good ratios, and is not the norm, but we were **** about achieving this.
Before that, I had a setup that crept up to a ratio of close to 2 at high RPMs, with still good performance.
Quite while ago I measured a bone stock non-S at about 2.5 at peak power; but I can't verify 100% the validity of that reading because I wasn't sure if the gas pressure to the gauge was perfectly sealed.
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Couple of old threads might be of interest...
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...-pressure.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...pressures.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...-pressure.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...pressures.html
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I see 20psi of TIP for 18psi of boost, climbing to 22psi of TIP past 6k RPM.
My turbine flows 23 lbs/min while yours Shawn flows 27, so your readings should be at least as good, for the same level of boost.
When applying full load in 3rd gear at 2000rpm I see 15psi of boost no sooner than ~3500rpm, and given the very good level of TIP I'm seeing I have been considering trying a one size smaller turbine housing (flowing 21 lbs/min) in order to improve spool. However the engine feels so good in its current configuration that it's really far from being a priority.
My turbine flows 23 lbs/min while yours Shawn flows 27, so your readings should be at least as good, for the same level of boost.
When applying full load in 3rd gear at 2000rpm I see 15psi of boost no sooner than ~3500rpm, and given the very good level of TIP I'm seeing I have been considering trying a one size smaller turbine housing (flowing 21 lbs/min) in order to improve spool. However the engine feels so good in its current configuration that it's really far from being a priority.
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Drill a hole in the crossover. Weld a bung. Use appropriate crush fitting with copper tubing (I think it's 1/8"). Run the copper tubing up through the firewall to a boost gauge. I used a diesel boost gauge 'caus it will read up to like 50 psi. I've got my gauge in the glove compartment, just to check it once in awhile.
Because the gas is stagnant in the copper tubing , it will create pressure without there being any flow , so the gauge will never be subjected to any exhaust heat.
Tips: the open end of the copper tubing which goes to the cross-over should not stick so far in as to be flush with the main exhaust gas flow to the turbine. This open end should be away from the pipe a bit. The bung sort of creates this space anyway. And make sure there is a good seal at the cross-over; this is a hostile environment with easily occuring cracks and leaks .
When running the copper line make sure it doesn't touch or rub against anything on its' way to the firewall.
All sounds like basic common sense stuff, but if not done, it will be headachs
LR has a kit
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No special sensor.
Drill a hole in the crossover. Weld a bung. Use appropriate crush fitting with copper tubing (I think it's 1/8"). Run the copper tubing up through the firewall to a boost gauge. I used a diesel boost gauge 'caus it will read up to like 50 psi. I've got my gauge in the glove compartment, just to check it once in awhile.
Because the gas is stagnant in the copper tubing , it will create pressure without there being any flow , so the gauge will never be subjected to any exhaust heat.
Tips: the open end of the copper tubing which goes to the cross-over should not stick so far in as to be flush with the main exhaust gas flow to the turbine. This open end should be away from the pipe a bit. The bung sort of creates this space anyway. And make sure there is a good seal at the cross-over; this is a hostile environment with easily occuring cracks and leaks .
When running the copper line make sure it doesn't touch or rub against anything on its' way to the firewall.
All sounds like basic common sense stuff, but if not done, it will be headachs
LR has a kit
Drill a hole in the crossover. Weld a bung. Use appropriate crush fitting with copper tubing (I think it's 1/8"). Run the copper tubing up through the firewall to a boost gauge. I used a diesel boost gauge 'caus it will read up to like 50 psi. I've got my gauge in the glove compartment, just to check it once in awhile.
Because the gas is stagnant in the copper tubing , it will create pressure without there being any flow , so the gauge will never be subjected to any exhaust heat.
Tips: the open end of the copper tubing which goes to the cross-over should not stick so far in as to be flush with the main exhaust gas flow to the turbine. This open end should be away from the pipe a bit. The bung sort of creates this space anyway. And make sure there is a good seal at the cross-over; this is a hostile environment with easily occuring cracks and leaks .
When running the copper line make sure it doesn't touch or rub against anything on its' way to the firewall.
All sounds like basic common sense stuff, but if not done, it will be headachs
LR has a kit
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When I was testing I used an o2 bung and drilled a plug out to fit the fitting. Then when finished I just installed a new o2 plug.
It's been awhile since I measured, but with the .58 hs(ptrim sizes hx40 wheel) I got it pretty close to 1:1.
It's been awhile since I measured, but with the .58 hs(ptrim sizes hx40 wheel) I got it pretty close to 1:1.
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So to add some info. I have the LR kit installed and working now. My exhaust TIP was reading 7 psi at both 15 and 18psi boost pressure.
I have dump to atmosphere waste gate, 5 inch exhaust and a T4 exhaust housing...either .58a/r or .6/8. Dont remember which.
I have dump to atmosphere waste gate, 5 inch exhaust and a T4 exhaust housing...either .58a/r or .6/8. Dont remember which.
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Where are you taking the exhaust pressure from?