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Safir · 12-28-2005, 07:01 PM

I've anted to take on this project for a few years now, but i think I now have Just enuough knowledge of the subject to consider working to make it a reality.

The internet is littered with sites dedicated to Jet-turbine engines built using old tubrochargers, and I'm looking for those interested in building our own.

why? because we can.

Step 1 will be collecting parts, and knowledge -
Parts needed will include:
used turbocharger in good condition - A stock TD04 or TD05H should be fine for this

ignition system - coil, some way to ignite it, i've got a few spare plugs and wires if they are compatible

oiling: some sort of oil pump and drive system?

various sizes/thicknesses of tubing - exhaust tubing and large diameter plumbing pipes seem popular choices for this.

other fittings/pipes/etc - i'm sure we have this sort of stuff lying around.

So... anyone else interested? sounds like a fun off-season project, since i dont have a garage, nor my "project car" here to play with, or the money to do so even if it were.

Silver04STi · 12-28-2005, 07:07 PM

Check out this page if you haven't already http://powerlabs.org/turbine.htm

silver05bullet · 12-28-2005, 07:10 PM

What the hell would u do with that

2point4DSM · 12-28-2005, 08:41 PM

I'm interested.

I've got a tilton oil pump we can use. I probably have or can get lines for it as well to fit mitsu turbos.

07BlackSS · 12-28-2005, 08:49 PM

I am actually really interested in this too. Even though I may not be able to get much, I really want to learn some of this stuff.

Also, any plans with it?

Safir · 12-28-2005, 09:01 PM

no plans other than making lots of noise and wasting some LP gas

07BlackSS · 12-28-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safir

no plans other than making lots of noise and wasting some LP gas

Hahah sounds good to me

poolmike · 12-28-2005, 09:15 PM

I'm up for it. I have a garage, tools, and welding gear.

Silver04STi · 12-28-2005, 10:15 PM

count me in...I am down too

BlackBulletTSi · 12-29-2005, 01:10 AM

Sounds fun

JasterM5 · 12-29-2005, 01:35 AM

I'm down. I'm always for doing projects at home that should probably be left to the profesionals.

Some may know of a few I have goin on right now

S4toSTI · 12-29-2005, 01:42 AM

Ivan = the mad scientist. I would like to see this happen too... but i owuld only be good for going to get the coffee and grabbing tools.

poolmike · 12-29-2005, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4toSTI

Ivan = the mad scientist. I would like to see this happen too... but i owuld only be good for going to get the coffee and grabbing tools.

Barry wants to grab tools....

S4toSTI · 12-29-2005, 10:13 AM

of all people to make a joke out of that line lol.

poolmike · 12-29-2005, 10:16 AM

Sorry B-, you made tooo easy.

2point4DSM · 12-29-2005, 10:21 AM

I've also got a spare coil pack from a DSM, go figure. And I can probably get some pipes/tubes... what sizes do we need?

I can also get flanges for mitsu turbos.

Anyone have a spare turbo.... haha.

Safir · 12-29-2005, 10:52 AM

I think i've got a spare 14b, but i'm pretty sure the seals are fuxored, so that's no good...

poolmike · 12-29-2005, 11:09 AM

when do we start?????

2point4DSM · 12-29-2005, 11:19 AM

I've got a filled propane tank with lines ready to go. What else do we need... let's get started!

markley02 · 12-29-2005, 11:20 AM

I really do have a spare turbo until my motor is done this spring.

12-28-2005, 07:01 PM	#1
Safir Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #940 iTrader: (0)	OT? Who wants to build a gas-turbine engine? I've anted to take on this project for a few years now, but i think I now have Just enuough knowledge of the subject to consider working to make it a reality. The internet is littered with sites dedicated to Jet-turbine engines built using old tubrochargers, and I'm looking for those interested in building our own. why? because we can. Step 1 will be collecting parts, and knowledge - Parts needed will include: used turbocharger in good condition - A stock TD04 or TD05H should be fine for this ignition system - coil, some way to ignite it, i've got a few spare plugs and wires if they are compatible oiling: some sort of oil pump and drive system? various sizes/thicknesses of tubing - exhaust tubing and large diameter plumbing pipes seem popular choices for this. other fittings/pipes/etc - i'm sure we have this sort of stuff lying around. So... anyone else interested? sounds like a fun off-season project, since i dont have a garage, nor my "project car" here to play with, or the money to do so even if it were.

12-28-2005, 07:07 PM	#2
Silver04STi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NJ Member #94 My Ride: 2005 Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	Check out this page if you haven't already http://powerlabs.org/turbine.htm __________________ - Kevin

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silver05bullet Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jerzey Son Member #1084 iTrader: (0)	What the hell would u do with that __________________ 666 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I'm interested. I've got a tilton oil pump we can use. I probably have or can get lines for it as well to fit mitsu turbos. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW! Last edited by 2point4DSM; 12-29-2005 at 10:16 AM.

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07BlackSS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Swarthmore, PA Member #852 iTrader: (0)	I am actually really interested in this too. Even though I may not be able to get much, I really want to learn some of this stuff. Also, any plans with it? __________________ NEW Project: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Safir Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #940 iTrader: (0)	no plans other than making lots of noise and wasting some LP gas

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poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Sorry B-, you made tooo easy.

12-29-2005, 10:21 AM	#16
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I've also got a spare coil pack from a DSM, go figure. And I can probably get some pipes/tubes... what sizes do we need? I can also get flanges for mitsu turbos. Anyone have a spare turbo.... haha. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

12-29-2005, 10:52 AM	#17
Safir Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #940 iTrader: (0)	I think i've got a spare 14b, but i'm pretty sure the seals are fuxored, so that's no good...

12-29-2005, 11:09 AM	#18
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	when do we start?????

12-29-2005, 11:19 AM	#19
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I've got a filled propane tank with lines ready to go. What else do we need... let's get started! __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

12-29-2005, 11:20 AM	#20
markley02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mommy and Daddy’s House Member #390 My Ride: 05 Honda Odessey iTrader: (0)	I really do have a spare turbo until my motor is done this spring.

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