88 Mazda 626 Garrett GT3782VA VGT MS2E
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:02 am
Well, here it is. My 88 626 is really just a glorified test mule for whatever I can think up. This is the latest project. The turbo is from a 6.0L Ford Powerstroke diesel engine. I am a Ford technician, so they are easy to come by. The turbo features VGT(Variable Geometry Turbine) technology. If you don't know what that is, get on youtube and search.
The point of this exercise is not to make 600whp as the turbo is likely capable, but just to see how well it works. I am using MS2Extra for engine managemnet and using the boost controller to control the turbo. There are still a few bugs in that scheme that I am working on. I will be adding a wastegat as a pecautionary measure this weekend. With the controls the way they are now I can start making boost around 2000rpms in 2nd gear and at about 3000 rpms it goes up past 12 psi, where MS is currently tuned for. I will update here as I learn more. Heres some pics, enjoy:
THis is the pipe connecting the manifold to the turbine inlet. Im adding a wastegate soon.
This is the downpipe before I added the O2 bung
the mock-up pics
vanes closed
vanes open
a side-by-side comparison with the t3/t4 I had on before
and another reference pic
and heres some Ford info on the turbo/VGT solenoid:
The point of this exercise is not to make 600whp as the turbo is likely capable, but just to see how well it works. I am using MS2Extra for engine managemnet and using the boost controller to control the turbo. There are still a few bugs in that scheme that I am working on. I will be adding a wastegat as a pecautionary measure this weekend. With the controls the way they are now I can start making boost around 2000rpms in 2nd gear and at about 3000 rpms it goes up past 12 psi, where MS is currently tuned for. I will update here as I learn more. Heres some pics, enjoy:
THis is the pipe connecting the manifold to the turbine inlet. Im adding a wastegate soon.
This is the downpipe before I added the O2 bung
the mock-up pics
vanes closed
vanes open
a side-by-side comparison with the t3/t4 I had on before
and another reference pic
and heres some Ford info on the turbo/VGT solenoid: