New Toys
Thread Starter
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 144
From: san jose, california
New Toys
Some new billet toys are on the way thanks to Kevin @ Alamo Turbos and here are some preview pix (turbine housings have not been coated yet):
Rennlist Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,785
Likes: 47
From: Walnut Creek, CA
looks more like something that should be hanging on a wall
similiar to an old carb I cleaned up and mounted. Then again there is the old air plane motor i'm polishing up to hang too that came out of an old cesna! Wanna donate those to me?
similiar to an old carb I cleaned up and mounted. Then again there is the old air plane motor i'm polishing up to hang too that came out of an old cesna! Wanna donate those to me?
Thread Starter
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 144
From: san jose, california
Originally posted by soon2be993TT
looks more like something that should be hanging on a wall
similiar to an old carb I cleaned up and mounted. Then again there is the old air plane motor i'm polishing up to hang too that came out of an old cesna! Wanna donate those to me?
looks more like something that should be hanging on a wall
similiar to an old carb I cleaned up and mounted. Then again there is the old air plane motor i'm polishing up to hang too that came out of an old cesna! Wanna donate those to me?
Too bad they are under the car instead of visable I'm hoping for more power sans any lag
Trending Topics
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Sharkster,
I have the same gremlins. Kevin did a very nice job. The performance has been quite good. I have run my car side by side with a turbo that ran 11.30's in the quarter and the acceleration was the same. I can also put race gas in and run about 30 horse more.
Enjoy
I have the same gremlins. Kevin did a very nice job. The performance has been quite good. I have run my car side by side with a turbo that ran 11.30's in the quarter and the acceleration was the same. I can also put race gas in and run about 30 horse more.
Enjoy
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
Every Era of 911 Owner Explained in One Sentence
Verdad Gallardo
Thinking of Buying a Porsche? Do These 10 Things First
Joe Kucinski
Pixar Pals Turned Into 1-of-1 Porsches!
Michael S. Palmer
Theon Goes Full Carbon Fiber With Stunning New Build
Verdad Gallardo
Genius Porsche-Themed Gifts That'll Make Any Dad or Grad Smile
Joe Kucinski
10 Used Porsches Are Selling for Way Too Cheap
Joe Kucinski
Tuner Is Converting Porsche 911s Into Shooting Brakes
Verdad Gallardo
This Coachbuilt Creation Is A Modern Take on the Legendary Porsche 917
Verdad Gallardo
Is This Convertible Cayenne A Steal, Or A Returnless Investment?
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 144
From: san jose, california
Originally posted by Ruiner
Nice, Alex. Let me know how they turn out in relation to lag/boost response, and overall peak horsepower.
Nice, Alex. Let me know how they turn out in relation to lag/boost response, and overall peak horsepower.
Can't wait to get them in.. and I'll let you know how things go
Thread Starter
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 144
From: san jose, california
Originally posted by 996TTR
Sharkster,
I have the same gremlins. Kevin did a very nice job. The performance has been quite good. I have run my car side by side with a turbo that ran 11.30's in the quarter and the acceleration was the same. I can also put race gas in and run about 30 horse more.
Enjoy
Sharkster,
I have the same gremlins. Kevin did a very nice job. The performance has been quite good. I have run my car side by side with a turbo that ran 11.30's in the quarter and the acceleration was the same. I can also put race gas in and run about 30 horse more.
Enjoy
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 9,394
Likes: 413
From: Gulf of America-Pacific NW
Alex;
I was at the Borg-Warner KKK factory this week as you know. I infact took your turbo cartridge. They actually wanted to throw them in the test cell. Unfortunately they would most likely wreck them. I learned alot and seen quite a few new trick for our cars.
I was at the Borg-Warner KKK factory this week as you know. I infact took your turbo cartridge. They actually wanted to throw them in the test cell. Unfortunately they would most likely wreck them. I learned alot and seen quite a few new trick for our cars.
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 9,394
Likes: 413
From: Gulf of America-Pacific NW
Another interesting note. KKK has not choosen to go down the ball bearing road. However, the engineers have told me a few trick to equal the playing field for our units. Basically the ball bearing units have a advantage by keeping the centerline of the turbine shaft stable. Thus the clearance between the wheel and aluminum housing can be tighten to .006", With my cnc'd housings I can come close but not near .006. The solution that they are working on is to coat the inside of the compressor housing to build up the clearance. Hence, you improve the efficiency of the unit. Now as the unit's bearings wear the coating wears to provide extra clearance. It's also a tattle tail sign when to go in for a rebuild! Mark my word, We will be coating the insides of the housings!!!!
Thread Starter
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 144
From: san jose, california
Originally posted by Kevin
Alex;
I was at the Borg-Warner KKK factory this week as you know. I infact took your turbo cartridge. They actually wanted to throw them in the test cell. Unfortunately they would most likely wreck them. I learned alot and seen quite a few new trick for our cars.
Alex;
I was at the Borg-Warner KKK factory this week as you know. I infact took your turbo cartridge. They actually wanted to throw them in the test cell. Unfortunately they would most likely wreck them. I learned alot and seen quite a few new trick for our cars.
Can't wait to hear about them tricks!
Thread Starter
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 144
From: san jose, california
Originally posted by Kevin
Another interesting note. KKK has not choosen to go down the ball bearing road. However, the engineers have told me a few trick to equal the playing field for our units. Basically the ball bearing units have a advantage by keeping the centerline of the turbine shaft stable. Thus the clearance between the wheel and aluminum housing can be tighten to .006", With my cnc'd housings I can come close but not near .006. The solution that they are working on is to coat the inside of the compressor housing to build up the clearance. Hence, you improve the efficiency of the unit. Now as the unit's bearings wear the coating wears to provide extra clearance. It's also a tattle tail sign when to go in for a rebuild! Mark my word, We will be coating the insides of the housings!!!!
Another interesting note. KKK has not choosen to go down the ball bearing road. However, the engineers have told me a few trick to equal the playing field for our units. Basically the ball bearing units have a advantage by keeping the centerline of the turbine shaft stable. Thus the clearance between the wheel and aluminum housing can be tighten to .006", With my cnc'd housings I can come close but not near .006. The solution that they are working on is to coat the inside of the compressor housing to build up the clearance. Hence, you improve the efficiency of the unit. Now as the unit's bearings wear the coating wears to provide extra clearance. It's also a tattle tail sign when to go in for a rebuild! Mark my word, We will be coating the insides of the housings!!!!