plattey
XS650 Addict
I have been contemplating a turbo build for a while and here's my progress so far. The turbo is a Garrett T25 from a 2nd gen mitsubishi eclipse or eagle talon (same thing, both dsm). This will be a low boost engine (about 5-6psi max), currently higher cr than stock (9.4:1 due to a thinner headgasket and no basegasket) and probably run e85. Leaning towards blow through carb setup, but a draw through setup would eliminate a bov and fuel pump. Since these engines don't create oil pressure like the dsm engines, a separate oil pump and system will be used to keep the turbo journal bearings alive. As for the crank, upgrade the rods and weld the crank and pray that it holds
Here's what I have done so far. The manifold was made from a pair of hacked TT pipes from hoos racing. Mandrel bent 1.75" pipes. All I have is a vintage Forney stick welder so the welds aren't the best to look at but the manifold will get wrapped to keep gas temps up. The manifold had to be split for a slip joint in order to get it on and off the engine.
Here's what I have done so far. The manifold was made from a pair of hacked TT pipes from hoos racing. Mandrel bent 1.75" pipes. All I have is a vintage Forney stick welder so the welds aren't the best to look at but the manifold will get wrapped to keep gas temps up. The manifold had to be split for a slip joint in order to get it on and off the engine.
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