02-23-2014, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Rebuild k26 OR?
Hi! I'm new to this forum. I have an 87 951 with rogue tunings' afm chip, and an LR manual boost control. I've just pulled the k26 & plan to have it rebuilt with a billet compressor wheel. the turbo shop rep stated that the billet wheel will give the k26 30% more air flow. I'm also considering replacing the stock WG with a Synapse 40mm. Any thoughts & suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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02-23-2014, 06:41 PM | #2 |
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sounds like a good plan. is the billet wheel going on the hot or cold side? The stock WG might be tired and anything would be an upgrade.
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It's going on the compressor (cold) side. Any ideas on where to get WG adapter plates for Tial 38mm/Synapse? Pauer Tuning no longer sells them unless it's a 10 or more group buy.
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02-24-2014, 06:39 PM | #4 | |
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have you considered going with a larger hot side on the k26? maybe a #8?
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02-24-2014, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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How much of a difference did it make when you replaced your K26 with the K26/8? BTW I'm running an 86 engine in my 87 as well.
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02-27-2014, 05:55 AM | #6 |
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If you can find a k26/8 cheap then use that for a rebuild. More flow in the turbine means more lag (~200rpm more from #6 to a #8 housing) but less back pressure which means more boost at higher rpm and boost will be stronger at higher rpm.
Other then that, the billet wheel sounds like a good idea.
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