[Supras] 57 trim CT@ boost capability

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <berniek at technicaldevelop.com>
To: <Supras at supras.com>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 7:59 PM
Subject: [Supras] 57 trim CT@ boost capability


> The fellow (Mario?) at Performance Techniques tells me that the 57 trim
> mod is good up to 17 PSI from a bearing wear standpoint.  I'm getting
> 15-17 PSI at the intake plenum so I'm over that at the turbo.  A
> Treadstone Spearco knockoff is going in later this week, as are 2-1/4"
> hardpipes, to get the turbo discharge pressure down.  I do know that
> moving the waste gate actuator connection from the turbo discharge to
> the 3000 pipe caused very little boost increase under all but hot summer
> conditions (then it was 2.5 PSI difference with an all stock engine).
>
>
> Anyone have experience with life of a 57 trim CT26 at probably 18 PSI
> boost at the turbo?  Already thinking about an upgrade.  TO-4?  Needs to
> fit Lipp elbow and stock exhaust manifold.
>
>
>    BernieK
>
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