Turbo with my Ram Air

MR · 09-28-2002, 12:49 PM

Is it possible and/or reasonable to keep my ram air setup when I put in my turbo setup?
http://www.saturnperformance.com/pro...p?id=1stbioman
(I really need to update my pics.)

I really don't want to lose the look, but if it's in the best interest of performance, I guess I'll have to.

MR · 10-01-2002, 10:53 PM

Awe, c'mon!!
Nobody cares about me.

I'm probably gonna need some info on how to set it up anyway.
You can't hide forever.

If nobody can answer that question, how about directing me toward info on setting up my turbo?
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssss eeeeee?!?!?!

FuzzyDieSC2 · 10-02-2002, 12:47 AM

DUDE, that is a sweet ass shift knob. where did you get it?

**Ssicarman** · 10-02-2002, 01:45 AM

If you can work all the plumbing to fit I wouldn't know why you shouldn't be able to keep the ram air set up.

MR · 10-02-2002, 04:05 AM

Thanks Fuzzy.
I'm pretty sure it was bought at Advance Auto Parts.
It's been in the family for a while.
I'm in the process of figuring out how and when to make the eyes glow, in my own particular way.
I want the eyes to be green during idle and acceleration, and red when using the brake.

I also have an intercooler.
So how would that affect the decision?

Joeybagodonuts · 10-04-2002, 02:07 AM

nope, should be fine, intercooled and all, sounds sweet to, you talkinmg about the xrc hood? that is a sharp looking set up. J

MR · 10-04-2002, 03:58 AM

No, I'm talking 'bout my generation, ga, ga generation.
Whoops, I got off track there a little.

Actually Joey, I'm talking about the hood I made.
Take a looksee at me 'ol site and you be seein' what I be sayin'.

Also, to throw another item into the equation, I am going to rebuild the DOHC motor I just bought and put that in.

I also have an idea, but not sure if it works, since I know little, right now, of how turbos work.
I was thinking of routing the items this way:
RAM AIR to TURBO to INTAKE through ENGINE out EXHAUST HEADER to INTERCOOLER to TURBO out EXHAUST PIPE.

Does that sound sensible at all?
The reason I thought of it was because the ram air AND the intercooler could cool down the turbo.
Maybe there's other benefits as well.
Or maybe it's complete horse crap.
Either way, can I get some input on this?
Gracias.
I'll be back.

Estairiker · 10-04-2002, 06:01 AM

I don't think that would work. I think you would just end having twin turbo, which would make it even hotter. I am not positive on this, but that is the way I would see it if I was doing it.

Joeybagodonuts · 10-04-2002, 01:02 PM

no, you would want it still exactly where it is, youll get the most benifit feeding the intake with cold air directly as the j pipe meets with it and will feed the cooled charge simataneously.
still need that 1/4 panel? got em cheap man, J

MR · 10-05-2002, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeybagodonuts

still need that 1/4 panel? got em cheap man, J

Kinda sorta.
I got one a while back, but it's silver and I haven't gotten a chance to paint my car yet so that is why it isn't fixed.
The cheapest I have found around me is $40 total. (way too much for a plastic quarter panel.)
How much can you beat that by?

Is a Blow-Off Valve necessary for a turbo?
I would love to hear the sound on my car, but they seem to be so damn expensive.
I realize they release pressure too.

Does anybody know any good quality, cheaply priced BOV's?