Do rear mount Turbos have more lag?
Do rear mount Turbos have more lag?
As a rear-mount turbo requires a much longer intake piping system than a traditionally mounted turbo, there is increased turbo lag and pressure drop.
How much does a rear mount turbo cost?
If so, then you may have almost everything you need to fabricate a rear-mount turbo setup, give or take $500-$600. Though single rear-mount turbo systems often have problems delivering boost pressure at low RPM (a condition known as “turbo lag”), high RPM power is as good as with any engine-mounted turbo application.
Do you need an intercooler for a rear mount turbo?
Second, most rear mount turbochargers don’t require a dedicated intercooler, because the charge is cooled by the ambient air passing alongside the piping that sends it back to the engine once it’s been compressed.
Why do people put turbos in the exhaust?
Advantages. Seeing as the turbocharger increases the energy of the air by compressing it, the air exits the turbine in an extremely hot state which is normally where an intercooler comes in. The increased cooling effects also helps oil cooling, a very important aspect of reliable turbocharging.
Can you put turbo on exhaust?
An alternative placement for a turbocharger is to have it rear-mounted as part of the exhaust system, replacing the silencer/backbox with the turbine and multiple routes of additional tubing.
Can you mount a turbo anywhere?
STS Turbo overcomes the challenges of traditional installations by mounting the turbo in a remote location such as in place of the stock muffler, down low in the chassis, or even in the bed of a truck—basically it can be mounted anywhere since oil return is handled by our patented oiling system.
Do rear-mount turbos cause more turbo lag?
STS has been promoting rear-mount turbos for some years in the face of scepticism that suggests putting the snails down back would cause more turbo lag. Here’s the drum, turbo lag is not significantly influenced by turbo position – as shown with the low-mount systems commonly used in VE Commodores.
How do you reduce turbo lag in a car?
The second inlet is consequently larger in size to deal with a high flow rate of exhaust gases. A more complicated and less-reliable method of reducing turbo lag is VGT. This uses dynamic vanes within the turbo which can open and close their relative angle to the central spinning shaft.
What’s the point of a rear mount Turbo?
First, it solves the ‘no space in the engine bay’ issue. Second, most rear mount turbochargers don’t require a dedicated intercooler, because the charge is cooled by the ambient air passing alongside the piping that sends it back to the engine once it’s been compressed.
Where is the best place to mount a turbo?
In less accommodating vehicles, STS has found that mounting the turbo (s) in front of the diff or at the very rear also works equally well. The side-mounted fuel pump and filter were removed and replaced by two centrally-mounted Bosch 044s and a Mallory (P/N 4307) high-flow regulator – all good for 1000hp