Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 23/11/05 02:31 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 02:31 PM Hey guys got my hands on some beefed up conrods and a bigger turbo for my ute.Its making 300rwkw and i want to go 600rwkw+ so i think a bigger turbo and conrods would be required.i put a normal spray paint can next to the so u can see go BIG they are.i also put a tape measure in front of the turbo inlet so u can see how big it is.its a bit hard to read cause i took the pictures with my phone but the compressor wheel is over three inches in diameter...what do u guys reckon?/ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 20y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 23/11/05 08:15 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 08:15 PM Are you planning on towing the trailers that came with the truck parts as well? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 23/11/05 08:34 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 08:34 PM Hey guys got my hands on some beefed up conrods and a bigger turbo for my ute.Its making 300rwkw and I want to go 600rwkw+ so I think a bigger turbo and conrods would be required.I put a normal spray paint can next to the so u can see go BIG they are.I also put a tape measure in front of the turbo inlet so u can see how big it is.its a bit hard to read cause I took the pictures with my phone but the compressor wheel is over three inches in diameter...what do u guys reckon?/<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Whoo hoo,I'll be in one of those kits as wellvik...nice and beefy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobz Member 746 Member For: 20y 6m 29d Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Posted 23/11/05 08:35 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 08:35 PM Its making 300rwkw and I want to go 600rwkw+ so I think a bigger turbo and conrods would be required.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hmmmm...... Maybe..... Haha!!! Looks the goods mate!! Chris Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God666 Complete Bastard Donating Members 1,123 Member For: 21y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 23/11/05 09:18 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 09:18 PM Where did you buy those conrods.... International Harvester? Just putting six of those in your ute is going to bottom out the suspension! ...... they look just a tad long for the task ...... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 20y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 23/11/05 10:58 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 10:58 PM I would be picking those rods are heaps stronger than yours Brian, Only problem is you might need 2 starter motors to get the engine turning over. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 4m 16d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 23/11/05 11:24 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 11:24 PM I would be picking those rods are heaps stronger than yours Brian, Only problem is you might need 2 starter motors to get the engine turning over.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah might be a very tight fit... just a tad big. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Turbo Next stage, to the Pub in 10 seconds Member 2,777 Member For: 20y 8m 27d Gender: Male Location: Berwick Victoria Posted 23/11/05 11:59 PM Share Posted 23/11/05 11:59 PM that's awesome mate ... Just maybe one day I'll upgrade when my money tree grows Rob... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 24/11/05 12:46 AM Author Share Posted 24/11/05 12:46 AM thanks for the input guys. i'l proly fit an air starter to it to get the whole lot spining and when im not draging it i can always tow a b double road trains...... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 9m 5d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 24/11/05 01:33 AM Share Posted 24/11/05 01:33 AM So what size/brand is that turbo, obviously externally gated. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/21510-my-new-turbo/#findComment-318547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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