DallasDub94
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- 18 GTI S
I lol'd when he said step-function doesn't apply to Intercoolers. Killed his entire argument.
Would The the construction of a hybrid where the housings internal space being smaller while being modified to fit a larger turbine/compressor wheel generate more heat that say a Big turbo that’s say has the same turbine/compressor Size but also a larger internal housing play into this effect?
I lol'd when he said step-function doesn't apply to Intercoolers. Killed his entire argument.
Different situation, EQT Vortex isn't a modified housing. It's designed after an IS38, but doesn't just re-use the housing and stuff in better internals. And that's also balancing the internals size to housing... instead of just sticking in the biggest chra that fits.I doubt that is the case.
From the EQT website about the Vortex "You can also see that the Intake Air Temperature barely moves through the entire pull. This shows how efficient the turbo is at these boost/power levels."
Different situation, EQT Vortex isn't a modified housing. It's designed after an IS38, but doesn't just re-use the housing and stuff in better internals. And that's also balancing the internals size to housing... instead of just sticking in the biggest chra that fits.
Not saying it wouldn't apply to a vortex, pushed beyond a certain point any turbo will get hot and cause runaway temps. But it's a very well balanced turbo that has proven potential of ~550+ while outspooling similar "hybrids" w/o drawbacks. The EQT isn't a cast replica of an IS38, it's a completely different turbo... that's why the EQT site says "modeled" after. Like @Diggs24 said if you put them side by side, there are noticeable physical differences, especially with a Vortex XL. I'm pretty sure Ed would've put a bigger wheel in there if he could've without drawbacks.Also from the EQT website: "The housings are modeled after the OEM IS20/IS38 turbochargers for proper fitment, but they are all brand new and original castings made and machined for the specific wheels we use. "
It doesn't seem that the EQT housing is substantially different, other than EQT machining their replica of the IS20/38 housing.
Kind of getting off track with that, so what you're saying is that the high temperature from hybrids doesn't apply to EQT? Are there certain hybrids that have been identified as causing high temps?
Not saying it wouldn't apply to a vortex, pushed beyond a certain point any turbo will get hot and cause runaway temps. But it's a very well balanced turbo that has proven potential of ~550+ while outspooling similar "hybrids" w/o drawbacks. The EQT isn't a cast replica of an IS38, it's a completely different turbo... that's why the EQT site says "modeled" after. Like @Diggs24 said if you put them side by side, there are noticeable physical differences, especially with a Vortex XL. I'm pretty sure Ed would've put a bigger wheel in there if he could've without drawbacks.