97 Volvo GLT Turbo Swap
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No, I wouldn't go that high on an lpt engine. The higher compression numbers are not good for large amounts of boost. 16Ts and 15Gs are nearly identical, no real differences. There was just a huge thread about this on VS. For that reason, I just sold my 16T, they usually go for about 200. Mine was a professionally rebuilt 16T with 15k miles on it and I got 250. People run 18ts on stock motors, but that's with the proper supporting mods and management systems. If I were you I would upgrade to a 15G, it will be a good upgrade over the 13G.
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Haha, yeah, I saw that. 18 psi without supporting mods on a 15G will be just about the end of its efficiency. Someone was running 18.5 psi on a 15g and still seeing gains, but that was with the supporting mods, on a bone stock engine, you might not see much in the way of gains above 15psi.
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No, I wouldn't go that high on an lpt engine. The higher compression numbers are not good for large amounts of boost. 16Ts and 15Gs are nearly identical, no real differences. There was just a huge thread about this on VS. For that reason, I just sold my 16T, they usually go for about 200. Mine was a professionally rebuilt 16T with 15k miles on it and I got 250. People run 18ts on stock motors, but that's with the proper supporting mods and management systems. If I were you I would upgrade to a 15G, it will be a good upgrade over the 13G.
from my perspective the lpt engine is just an NA with a low pressure turbo, for good reason. The HPT 2.3L engine has thicker cast iron cylinder walls to support higher pressures( I think I learned this from Carrots). When I measured my NA, it was evident that it had some 215K deviations from spec. This is why I bought a T5 today. From what I've read the 15g can do 15 maybe 17 psi which equates( with ecu flash and exhaust) to 270 -300 hp. That's a lot of power and if I were to go for more it would be a major cost jump because the AT can't handle any more, the pistons and rods can't handle anymore, 225/17's( for now but stay tuned) just can't make use of it.
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from my perspective the lpt engine is just an NA with a low pressure turbo, for good reason. The HPT 2.3L engine has thicker cast iron cylinder walls to support higher pressures( I think I learned this from Carrots). When I measured my NA, it was evident that it had some 215K deviations from spec. This is why I bought a T5 today. From what I've read the 15g can do 15 maybe 17 psi which equates( with ecu flash and exhaust) to 270 -300 hp. That's a lot of power and if I were to go for more it would be a major cost jump because the AT can't handle any more, the pistons and rods can't handle anymore, 225/17's( for now but stay tuned) just can't make use of it.
from my perspective the lpt engine is just an NA with a low pressure turbo, for good reason. The HPT 2.3L engine has thicker cast iron cylinder walls to support higher pressures( I think I learned this from Carrots). When I measured my NA, it was evident that it had some 215K deviations from spec. This is why I bought a T5 today. From what I've read the 15g can do 15 maybe 17 psi which equates( with ecu flash and exhaust) to 270 -300 hp. That's a lot of power and if I were to go for more it would be a major cost jump because the AT can't handle any more, the pistons and rods can't handle anymore, 225/17's( for now but stay tuned) just can't make use of it.
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from the way i understand it, the 2.4L is built exactly the same except for thinner sidewalls, which ***i imagine wouldent make much difference in anything intill maybe 20psi*** but its a shady subject where noone is really sure, nor am i.
i have an intake, and the exhaust shouldent be a problem, just need to delete resonator and new muffler (magnaflow)
i have an intake, and the exhaust shouldent be a problem, just need to delete resonator and new muffler (magnaflow)
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from the way i understand it, the 2.4L is built exactly the same except for thinner sidewalls, which ***i imagine wouldent make much difference in anything intill maybe 20psi*** but its a shady subject where noone is really sure, nor am i.
i have an intake, and the exhaust shouldent be a problem, just need to delete resonator and new muffler (magnaflow)
i have an intake, and the exhaust shouldent be a problem, just need to delete resonator and new muffler (magnaflow)
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possible FMIC, silicone vac/hoses, boost gauge, wideband AFR, full stage zero, an ignition upgrade wouldn't hurt, I'm sure there are a couple things I'm forgetting, but read some VS members sigs and it will give you an idea of good mod options.
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Yeah, if I were you I would do that. If you throw in a 15G, it will be a different car compared to the 13G.
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