Single Turbo 13B SandRail
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Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Peoria, AZ
I kinda of forgot about this project;
I ended up blowing a complete chunk out of the rear iron on the dyno, sprayed like 8 quarts of oil on the wall of the dyno. I heard the piece brake and instantly let off. No damage to the motor, got a late 91' reinforced iron on the motor, studded it and I've been waiting for the owner to come pickup the motor..
Its on video too...
I ended up blowing a complete chunk out of the rear iron on the dyno, sprayed like 8 quarts of oil on the wall of the dyno. I heard the piece brake and instantly let off. No damage to the motor, got a late 91' reinforced iron on the motor, studded it and I've been waiting for the owner to come pickup the motor..
Its on video too...
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I am working on an offroad race project and want to put a n/a 13b but have been told by other forum members that sand will be a problem, just like in vw's.
Since you have been workign on sand cars, do you believe that to be a problem if I redirect the airflow. I plan on building a truggy, so the engine will be close to the middle and was thinking of using air deflectors to be able to keep the sand and dirt off the engine.
I believe sand to be a worst problem on turbos.
I will appreciate your opinion?
Since you have been workign on sand cars, do you believe that to be a problem if I redirect the airflow. I plan on building a truggy, so the engine will be close to the middle and was thinking of using air deflectors to be able to keep the sand and dirt off the engine.
I believe sand to be a worst problem on turbos.
I will appreciate your opinion?
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what about the plastic meshy like socks that they make for dirt track go-karts? would they filter fine enough to keep the sand out?
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 10,906
From: Peoria, AZ
I am working on an offroad race project and want to put a n/a 13b but have been told by other forum members that sand will be a problem, just like in vw's.
Since you have been workign on sand cars, do you believe that to be a problem if I redirect the airflow. I plan on building a truggy, so the engine will be close to the middle and was thinking of using air deflectors to be able to keep the sand and dirt off the engine.
I believe sand to be a worst problem on turbos.
I will appreciate your opinion?
Since you have been workign on sand cars, do you believe that to be a problem if I redirect the airflow. I plan on building a truggy, so the engine will be close to the middle and was thinking of using air deflectors to be able to keep the sand and dirt off the engine.
I believe sand to be a worst problem on turbos.
I will appreciate your opinion?
You just have to pay close attention to the details. Its not really an issue. I would run a fuel injected turbo engine at least.
I have this sandrail running again. I can post a photo of the intake setup, it uses a sock as mentioned..
