What a great channel! I got a crash course on reading compressor maps as well as you saved my ass on an EFR 9280 build. My current 9180 was purchased as a complete kit from a highly regarded kit builder and it came with iron chra install hardware! In putting together a new setup I purchased the same install kit for the 9280, assuming the last place knew what they were doing. Thanks!!
Thank you for the compliment - its exactly this scenario that justifies the making of these videos. Im glad to hear we have assisted you with your project.
I've always been impressed by these Efr turbos since their release. I was about to pull the trigger on a 7670 years ago but I couldn't find a turbine housing to fit my application. Now.. I could've had a new manifold and downpipe built but the cost turned me away. If I ever do another turbo build I'll be forming the process around one of these. You can run a much higher capacity turbo without sacrificing spool... These really are the best. There's a k24 civic time attack car making 900hp with a 9180, and it's got a massive power band. You just can't get that with any other turbo on the market
There apparently isn't an option for the efr7163 aluminum housings as they are 4 bolt and the bolt and plate kits you reference in the video are only compatible with the 5 bolt housings. Any reason in particular that you see why there isn't an option for the efr7163?
Thanks professor, I left the BBQ...this is much better then trying to speak to strangers who want to one up each other. Just 1 question...so if we are running the 7163EFR we do not need the aluminum kit, because it comes assembled already...right?
Thx for the video. What's the torque spec for the arp bolt ? Also, what's the main real benefit of using Alu vs Iron housing ? better water cooling than iron housing? transfer heat better - yes, lighter - yes (but what if weight is not a problem ? ) Alu bearing housing will fret over time, why not use iron instead ? just trying to weight the pros and cons of each and find out what's most important things to consider when deciding If my current setup the dump pipe has got no flex joint, would Alu chra become a weak point ?
Glad you enjoying the content - The torque specs are 17.6nm + - 1.1nm I would aim for 17nm and be safe in the middle. Aluminium in the correct grade and hardness (heat treated) with the correct tension load applied through the fasteners will not fret. Pro's are cooling, light weight, and more. Always install flexible joints in any exhaust system, no matter the materials used.
🤔 my EFR didn’t come with that load bearing ring and it had different lock clamps(individual ones), I purchase the plates separate. No issues thus far besides the power 😅
Something that's i've noticed and thought you might know a bit more about it. Even on the high boost actuator it states not to exceed some max pressure like 35psi; If i want to run a higher boost pressure than that what do i do? Get the turbosmart actuator? Even that one has max working pressure..
The reason they state not to exceed the 35PSI rating is because the spring rate only works (compresses and moves the actuator rod) up to this pressure. Anything higher bottoms out and you will experience boost creep and potentially break an engine.....
@@St0RM33 Yes absolutely - Tial make one, and there are a number of other companies who do the same - for massive boost, i would suggest using an O2 can with an ECU control to manage the valve position - pain i know, but it does work well.
@@TurboDirectSA Apologies, let me rephrase...is the clamping ring and hardware available for the EFR7163 with the aluminum bearing housing. (which is what I have) that will be installed next spring. Cheers!
@@TurboDirectSA Thanks for the reply. Happen to have a part number? All I see is the clamp kit for the B2 housings....5 bolt holes. This is a B1 with just 4 bolt holes. Cheers!
The hardware kit and bolt kits are sold separately per part# - see here:- store.turbodirect.co.za/index.php/shop/turbochargers/turbocharger-turbodirect-s-a/179423HardwareinstallationkitEFR8474Black-detail
The 6758 (alum chra) i got came all assembled but i noticed that they didnt come installed with the plates you shown. Do i leave as it is or should i invest in those plates? Been using the turbo for 2 years already.
@@dagger22 Exactly right buddy - the smaller turbos aren't as susceptible to the fretting as the weight is much less and alot less leverage being exerted as the turbo is physically smaller. .
We definately do not sell this kit for so much -- even though you would pay alot more for ARP bolt for a flywheel for example, if you compared this to the hardware installation kit, whats the difference? We sell this kit retail for just under 90USD in our currency -- its well worth it.
@@kosditrade Because yo get both iron housing and aluminium housing options -- depending on which the customer chooses, he will need the kit. Iron housings do not require the kit.
