Every MR2 owner should experience this!

[MR2Jedi]

The Hose from HELL. Mine developed a leak, so I had to tear into it. All I can say is DAMN! so much work and effort for such a little hose...anyway, While I in there and had so much stuff out off the way, I decided to install this modified CT26. It has a different compressor wheeel and has been rebuilt. I had it verified by my tech freinds that it has been rebuilt. the compressor wheel is obvious-though I don't really know what to expect perfomance wise. but my old Turbo was wearing out at 156K miles. Excessive oil coming thru the outlet.anyone wanna take a crack at what I can expect from it. if anything...here are comparitive pics.
the rebuilt one has 7 blades and look like they may have a different angle compared to the old one with 5 blades...I'm not expecting much from it, but it will surely be better than my old worn out one..I look forward to your opinions

[nepopolus]

heh i am having the same thing done to mine but i am getting the trim + up to 50"

[ST185]

Originally Posted by nepopolus

heh i am having the same thing done to mine but i am getting the trim + up to 50"

Not 50".
You probably meant 50 trim
Trim has no unit because it is just a ratio of inducer/exducer wheel.

[nepopolus]

eh ya...lol 50" whoops :P

[MR2Jedi]

ST185-any idea what my trim might be from the pic?

[ST185]

Only way to know is to take off the compressor housing and measure it.

[MR2Jedi]

^ I see. I'm not sure I wanna do that. I am limited in my knowledge of there internals and I wouldn't want to mess it up. but for my info, what exactly would you measure?

[track_assassin]

sorry to jack the thread, where is this "hose from hell" what happens when it leaks or is blown? i just want to know when i get my motor so i can change it beforehand.

[MR2Jedi]

you're not jacking the thread-thats was the main subect. anyway, it's on the exhaust side of the 3sgte under the turbo and exhaust manifold. it's just a Bitch to get to..
what happens when it leaks or is blown?--coolant leak....

[ST185]

Here is how you measure the trim:
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...o_tech102.html
Lots of good read here
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...ch_center.html

Every turbo car owner should at least once take a turbo apart.
It's fun and make you more appreciate in this amazing piece of engineering.
Buy a used/shot turbo and start disassembly it!
Let the fun begin!
http://www.alltrac.net/tuning/turborebuild.html

By the way, more of "hose from hell" and "hose from hell on earth" here
http://www.mrtwo.net/mr2modproject/service/hfh/hfh.htm

[MR2Jedi]

wow, Thanks ST185... very informitive. May I ask your name?

[ST185]

It's Gary.

[MR2Jedi]

Thanks Gary.. I'm Russell or Russ please to meet you and your threads/replies are always helpfull...

[NESW20]

note: shiny new HFH.

-Mike

[ST185]

You're welcome, Russ. Nice to meet you too.
Just like others, trying to help fellow 3sgte owners as much as I can.