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ok so i'm planning on buying the TD05H-16G from Deadbolt.

http://www.boostplanet.com/product2.htm



it has a few options with it. i'm getting it monster ported for sure.
my questions are:
1. Is it worth it to get the compressor and turbine housings coated?

2. Do I need the "compressor housing outlet port?"

3. I'm planning on running 16-17 psi. should i get a higher rated PSI wastegate actuator?

4. WTF is a turbine wheel clip?



Sorry if these are n00b questions

On the left side of their homepage there is a list of topics. Click on services, you will find what clipping is described there. I would get the coating for both the turbine side and compressor side. Save some money and don't have the compressor side ported. They overhauled my VF-12. I had the exhaust side ported, center section rebuild, jet black coating for turbine side, larger compressor wheel. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have bought the VF-12 and sent it to them, but just buy from Deadbolt the one you are getting. When you get ready to start your installs let me know and I will show you what I did to get it done.

If you have the extra cash, i would get the turbine side coated. the compressor side wouldn't do as much.

the outlet port might make a difference, i don't know.

i would stick with the stock actuator that they provide and then use a boost controller

a turbine clip takes some material off of the turbine wheel. it lets it flow more. the benifit is that you will be able to boost to a higher PSI, and it will also help with boost creep if there is any, but the turbo will spool a bit slower.

at 16-17 psi, i don't think the turbine clip would be necessary on a turbo of that size. you'll get a bit more top end power, but as i said it will spool slower.

if i got that turbo, i would do a monster port with a coated turbine, and get a outlet port if you have a bit more to spend since its only $45

ok thanks for your replies guys.

i talked with jake at PIA (jake15) and basically what i'm going to do is just run with the wastegate spring that it originally come with that way i can run less than 16 psi if i want.

so original spring, and i think i'll spend the money to get the compressor and turbine sides heat coated.


and just to clarify, the compressor outlet port is not a necessary thing? what exactly is it?

Compresssor Port--Deadbolt's website explains what it is, and has a before and after picture. It makes the interior dimension of the outlet port larger, and may help the forced air flow better(more) to the IC/TB.

Are you buying the 90 degree inlet or the modified straight inlet?

I spoke with them when I bought mine. The compressor inlet port is a big deal on the 90 degree inlet. I thought I didn't have the comp outlet port done, however from looking at the pics, they did that as well. I also had the turbine housing ported & both the comp. & turbine housings coated. If you search, you should be able to find my thread and the specifics from when I talked with deadbolt.

Here's pics of my turbo
http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8 ... mages/td05

yes i'm getting the 90 degree inlet. why is it a big deal to get it done?

because the amount of turbulance created by the 90* is greatly offset by the port job. Smooth air in equals smooth air out.

gotcha.

The stock casting sucks at the 90 degree bend according to deadbolt.

I've seen it, it definitly sucks. Theres some sharp edges in there, and it gets pretty bumpy.