Exhaust turbo chargers

[straycat]

Guys, can anybody remember a turbo charger system that came out not too long ago that connects to the exhaust (outlet, I think)? I saw it on Spike and it was on two different shows (Hotrod and Trucks, I think). It got some very good reviews as I remember and I aslo read an artical that I some how tossed out. I have loked every where for that artical. It was in one of my Truck mags. I just can't remember the name brand. It was not real hard to bolt up to the exhaust as they did one on one of the shows.

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[mt_cyrus]

If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's Squires Turbo Systems, address is ststurbo.com. The turbo mounts where the muffler is, drawing air from a filter at the rear of the car and the pipe running to the front acts as a intercooler, somewhat. It's a novel idea, especially for something that has limited real estate up front.

 

[BlackBII]

Every turbo charger used in automotive applications is run by the exhaust...

However...

This is probably what you are thinking of
http://www.ststurbo.com/

 

[Roger]

Good thing I wasn't the first to answer this...

 

[straycat]

Good thing I wasn't the first to answer this...

Yes, I think this is it, Guys!!! Thanks a bunch. I wanted to look into it a bit more for my buddy's Jeep. I told him if he wanted to spend a lot of money on a Hemi swap why not check into this first. I know this will be cheaper then the Hemi swap since he will need everything and his 4.0 Rubicon has such low miles on it. He only takes it off road once every three months and drives it around town on errands once in awhile.

 

[BlackBII]

He has a 4.0 Jeep. What does he need a hemi or turbo for? Cool factor?

 

[legoms013]

He has a 4.0 Jeep. What does he need a hemi or turbo for? Cool factor?

To me thats not saying much...I've driven a new jk with 2" lift and stock sized tires in the mountains. Sucker was uber gutless I'd rather have my '96 4.0L V6 anyday. On paper it makes more horses and torque figures, but what ever combo of gearing was in that jeep was absolutely junk. I'd have to rev it to around 3.5K sometimes 4k to make the tank move.

 

[bobbywalter]

To me thats not saying much...I've driven a new jk with 2" lift and stock sized tires in the mountains. Sucker was uber gutless I'd rather have my '96 4.0L V6 anyday. On paper it makes more horses and torque figures, but what ever combo of gearing was in that jeep was absolutely junk. I'd have to rev it to around 3.5K sometimes 4k to make the tank move.

i dunno, all the inlines seemed to work great to me. and i dont drive 4cyl trucks either.

 

[Hahnsb2]

To me thats not saying much...I've driven a new jk with 2" lift and stock sized tires in the mountains. Sucker was uber gutless I'd rather have my '96 4.0L V6 anyday. On paper it makes more horses and torque figures, but what ever combo of gearing was in that jeep was absolutely junk. I'd have to rev it to around 3.5K sometimes 4k to make the tank move.

The JK is a V6 AFAIK...

The 4.0 I6 actually makes peak torque at like 3000RPM vs the 4.0 V6's 2400RPM, I don't like the jeep 4.0 either.

 

[legoms013]

The JK is a V6 AFAIK...

The 4.0 I6 actually makes peak torque at like 3000RPM vs the 4.0 V6's 2400RPM, I don't like the jeep 4.0 either.

Yeah I guess it is because I'm used to driving with my RPM's maxing out around 2500. Being used to the lower RPM's makes driving the JK weird cuz it revs so much higher....now back to turbos....

 

[RangerSVT]

It's not a good system for any four wheel drive truck. It uses an electric pump to move the return oil line back up to the motor, as well as having your air filter down real low. I'd be afraid to drive it on a heavy rainy day much less out on the trail...
SVT

 

[legoms013]

It's not a good system for any four wheel drive truck. It uses an electric pump to move the return oil line back up to the motor, as well as having your air filter down real low. I'd be afraid to drive it on a heavy rainy day much less out on the trail...
SVT

Plumb the intake up high like the opposite of a exhaust stack. They make snorkel like attachments to keep the water out (or mostly out say from rain etc). I wouldn't keep the inlet down low I'd move up higher somewhere away from the submergence line lol.

 

[RangerSVT]

You can do that, but what are you going to do about he electric oil pump?? It has to be mounted close to the turbo cause those pumps do not have much lift capacity...
SVT

 

[legoms013]

You can do that, but what are you going to do about he electric oil pump?? It has to be mounted close to the turbo cause those pumps do not have much lift capacity...
SVT

I'm not exactly sure how the electric oil pump is mounted for instance if it is mounted with the turbo as in one piece or not, but if it is any kind of separate entity I'd:

Weld up a steel box with a gasket and swing away door on it. Much like an ammo case. Drill holes for the oil and electrical lines then silicone them watertight. And stub up a small breather hose with some kind of oily paper filter up to where the intake is roughly. Thats what I'd do....theoretically speaking if I had the time and money to make one of their "universal" kits work.

All it takes is money....just add money and anything is possible if the will is their.

But for now I'll stick to my stock setup thats much cheaper....

 

[Hahnsb2]

It's not a good system for any four wheel drive truck. It uses an electric pump to move the return oil line back up to the motor, as well as having your air filter down real low. I'd be afraid to drive it on a heavy rainy day much less out on the trail...
SVT

It's pouring rain right now, my filter is right here. It stays dry.

You can do that, but what are you going to do about he electric oil pump?? It has to be mounted close to the turbo cause those pumps do not have much lift capacity...
SVT

Depends on the pump, use a good gear drive pump and it has plenty of suction, still best to keep the pump inlet below the turbo outlet though so mount the turbo as high as possible.
Mine pump is on the frame rail.

For a dedicated wheeling rig it may not be a great idea unless you can keep everything protected. My truck isn't a wheeler but I have no problem taking it up in the mountains and taking it on tight trails and getting it dirty.