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Viggen Turbo Removal Q (kinda long)
Posted by Tom (more from Tom) on Thu, 5 Jun 2003 11:55:58
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Hey all-
Ok, I called Tommy at Turbochargers.com regarding upgrading my stock TD04HL 15T 5cm2 turbo in my Viggen. I was thinking about upgrading the compressor wheel and he recommended going with a Garret "super sixteen." Super sixteen?? What the heck is that?? He said it was basically upgrading from the stock 15T compressor wheel to a 16G, while retaining the stock turbine housing. He said it was a simple procedure of removing my turbo, sending it to them, they will install the larger compressor wheel and send it back to me...I bolt it right back on and voula!.. 2-3 days turnover. He informed me that it will increase power by 20-40 hp (very broad range I know... but I am thinking with all the mods I have done already, the power increase will be on the lower end... not sure though).
Here's my question...how hard is the turbo to remove? I was thinking about it and I don't THINK it will be that hard.
Unbolt downpipe, unbolt the exhaust manifold, unbolt the air intake pipe... what else is holding this baby on? I imagine that I will have to take off some oil lines as well?...any other steps involved?
Has anyone done this? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
Tom
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