Anyone using Variable Geometry Turbos?
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Anyone using Variable Geometry Turbos?
Just as the topic states, is anyone using Variable Nozzle Turbines/Variable Geometry Turbos on their trucks or cars?
Only production vehicle that I know of that uses it is the 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo. Was wondering what people's opinions and reactions are to them if anyone does run them.
Only production vehicle that I know of that uses it is the 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo. Was wondering what people's opinions and reactions are to them if anyone does run them.
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the 6.0 PSD diesels (and lots of modern deisels) use them. Unless you had a good way to control the vanes, they would be a waste of time for the aftermarket. The PSD version uses oil pressure controlled by a solenoid to move it's vanes.
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There was a guy at theturboforums that rigged a PSD turbo onto a 5.0, and made a manual controller for the vanes- I cant seem to find the thread though.
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IMO, I don't think the aftermarket has come to embrace variable geometry turbo's just yet... with the fact that increased management complexity, and the costs associated with it, will yield $/Hp results that will be favorable enough to support selling the technology and making a profit. Just a thought
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International uses them too. (maker of the power Jokes) The I6 internationals, used a stepper motor to control the vane, which for us would be the easiest to set-up for our use. I thought about getting few, but cost (650 for just the motor) and the fact it is one part that fails more than any other part on the engine....