FWD-TT Is it possible to...

[Hannibalzero]

The way I see it, if it was absolutely imperative that each bank see exactly the same amount of pressure/flow, then mitsu wouldn't have stuck a turd-shaped manifold in the front. We would end up with two near identical manifolds that would allow both banks to flow evenly. Keep in mind that the precats are different as well - I suspect the rear one has better flow. Based on how the exhast was engineered, I am going to assume that subtle differences between each bank probably won't spell disaster.

Big differences on the other hand...

Originally Posted by cbehnken

There is a benefit though. Whenever someone is selling a single turbo cheap you can pick one up and always pick up another later.

DR650s do not spool like 13Ts. If I had two DR650s I know it would be laggier than my 13Gs. I now have a combo of the lag with more top end.

I also have probably $400-450 in both turbos combined. I really don't know how you can beat that for a combination that should hold 20 PSI (or close) to redline.

If you can find turbos that cheap, then you might as well run them. Since they are both TD04 based housings, I don't think there is a big enough difference to cause significant pressure difference between banks (assuming they are both within their efficiency range). Now if one was a TD05 or T4 turbo... that would give me cause for concern.

Originally Posted by cbehnken

This engine has 142K on it, but still runs perfect. If it failed tomorrow I could hardly be mad at it. Stock rings and pistons yet, good compression yet and perfect oil pressure now. This engine also ran a 9b/13G for a LONG time.

174k on matching turbos. Suck it.

[cbehnken]

Originally Posted by Hannibalzero

The way I see it, if it was absolutely imperative that each bank see exactly the same amount of pressure/flow, then mitsu wouldn't have stuck a turd-shaped manifold in the front. We would end up with two near identical manifolds that would allow both banks to flow evenly. Keep in mind that the precats are different as well - I suspect the rear one has better flow. Based on how the exhast was engineered, I am going to assume that subtle differences between each bank probably won't spell disaster.

Big differences on the other hand...



If you can find turbos that cheap, then you might as well run them. Since they are both TD04 based housings, I don't think there is a big enough difference to cause significant pressure difference between banks (assuming they are both within their efficiency range). Now if one was a TD05 or T4 turbo... that would give me cause for concern.



174k on matching turbos. Suck it.

LOL, I'll catch you someday!@ In about 20 years at this rate if you stop driving alltogether!

[Kibwe Walker]

194k on matching turbos here

[pantherchams]

just to throw it out there, i have about 25K on my 9b/15g. My 15g is in the front. I like it. feels basically like stock except the car still pulls after 6k.


Ben