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Ilya 17 March 2009 09:08 AM

litchfield ts turbo/from rus with love :)
 
has anyone had a chance to test litchfield new twin scroll turbo? they claim good numbers, but from the info I managed to see the turbo is twin entry single scroll turbo like HKS2835 rather than a full twin scroll unit like vf36/37.. I'm curious on the performance...

rickya 17 March 2009 02:45 PM

pm LitchfieldImports

MrRA 17 March 2009 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by Ilya (Post 8581810)
has anyone had a chance to test litchfield new twin scroll turbo? they claim good numbers, but from the info I managed to see the turbo is twin entry single scroll turbo like HKS2835 rather than a full twin scroll unit like vf36/37.. I'm curious on the performance...

The new Litchfield turbo is a twin scroll unit. There is no difference in the turbine and compressor of a single scroll and twin scroll unit. The difference is in the exhaust housing. A twin scroll uses a divider to separate the exhaust pulses. Twin entry is just another name for a twin scroll.

Your best bet would be to contact Iain Litchfield directly. 01684 850999.

Guv 17 March 2009 03:23 PM

More Info: Litchfield

rickya 17 March 2009 03:38 PM

Good find Guv ;)

Guv 17 March 2009 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by rickya (Post 8582523)
Good find Guv ;)

I've been doing some research:norty:

Ilya 17 March 2009 05:05 PM

i've been speaking with Iain a lot, but wanted to see if anyone else can share a comment on the new turbo...
also, why did they choose to go a twin entry single scroll route rather than a full twin scroll unit like vf36/37/42?

Martin2005 17 March 2009 05:35 PM


Originally Posted by Guv 'Spec C' Dhillon (Post 8582487)
More Info: Litchfield

Does anyone know if this is suitable for a MK1 T25?

MrRA 17 March 2009 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by Martin2005 (Post 8582767)
Does anyone know if this is suitable for a MK1 T25?

I believe it is.


Originally Posted by Ilya (Post 8582712)
i've been speaking with Iain a lot, but wanted to see if anyone else can share a comment on the new turbo...
also, why did they choose to go a twin entry single scroll route rather than a full twin scroll unit like vf36/37/42?

I give up. :brickwall:brickwall:brickwall

Ilya 17 March 2009 06:08 PM


Originally Posted by MrRA (Post 8582829)
I believe it is.


I give up. :brickwall:brickwall:brickwall

:) don't give up mate :)

it's just that some time earlier there was a thread regarding the HKS 2835 twin scroll turbo and the conclusion was that it is a twin entry single scroll turbo and I understand that this new turbo is identical in its structure... I also thought that twin scroll turbos are called that because of two separate exhaust channels in the hot side of the turbocharger, and this one has only got twin entry, right?

bluenose172 17 March 2009 06:15 PM

They are one in the same thing mate, it is in essence a twin-scroll turbo, even if it is/was a single entry turbo converted to twin enrty.

Shaun 17 March 2009 10:25 PM

I have been in the latest shape Type20 Development car with the twin scroll test mule and it was ballistic. I believe the latest incarnation of THAT twin scroll is even better. :)

As has been said.... the compressor (inlet side) and possibly the exhaust flange could be the same, but the up-pipe flange to the turbine wheel will be two ports, thus requiring a twin scroll up-pipe flange.

MrRA,
WTF is an "expressor".... something you make coffee with? :D :D

MrRA 18 March 2009 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 8583598)

MrRA,
WTF is an "expressor".... something you make coffee with? :D :D

:lol1::lol1:

I know, I know! Couldn't remember 'turbine' at the time. Night shifts do wonders for your way of thinking!

EDITED now! Lol

Ilya 18 March 2009 03:44 PM

in the end, I'm planning to have this turbo installed on my spec-c as soon as it becomes available and hope that it will be a great performer...
my car will look something like this:

stock spec-C ej207 engine
litchfield type 20 twin scroll turbo
fujitsubo exhaust manifold & up-pipe
milltek full de-cat exhaust
PE650 injectors
Zerosports intake system with alu box
Koyo rad
maybe an aftermarket TMIC
aftermarket clutch with lightened flywheel

I've still got a few Qs though...
1)will Ecutek be an adequate ECU for the job or I should go for something like Hydra or other?
2)should I think about changing the stock pistons to something stronger, considering there are examples of stock pistons getting damaged at such power lvls?
3)if changing the pistons, is there a point in stroking the engine?
4)how do PE injectors compare to other brands in terms of performance?
5)will I need to install anything else to reliably achieve around 400 hp?

thank u for your patience :) and advice...

rickya 18 March 2009 03:57 PM

IMO:

1) Ecutek should be fine for above, (it can do dual maps; launch control; & even megarom on our newer JDM's) but depends what you want out of car & hence ECU
2) Stock pistons on a Spec C should be fine for 400bhp. ps which Spec C's have damaged pistons at 400bhp, I havent heard of, but are there????
5) Maybe change inlet hose size? Clutch & flywheel should be fine too & not sure how much benefit will be had from changing up pipe. I would look into uprating pads & disks if not already done so as well as fitting gauges & a 3 port boost solenoid.

JGT 18 March 2009 05:25 PM


Originally Posted by rickya (Post 8584958)
IMO:

1) Ecutek should be fine for above, (it can do dual maps; launch control; & even megarom on our newer JDM's) but depends what you want out of car & hence ECU.

As I understand it megarom not available on my06 hawkeye.

JGT

rickya 18 March 2009 05:30 PM

Is yours a JDM?

Ilya 18 March 2009 06:23 PM

my car is JDM spec-C type Ra

http://b0.imgsrc.ru/i/iluxa/5/6381445Jlc.jpg
http://b0.imgsrc.ru/i/iluxa/5/10449955Opt.jpg

JGT 18 March 2009 07:08 PM

yup mine is a my06 spec c, and has been mapped by the main man ;)

Shaun 18 March 2009 07:57 PM

I've still got a few Qs though...
1)will Ecutek be an adequate ECU for the job or I should go for something like Hydra or other?
Ecutek is fine at this level, unless you want some more funky features not available under Ecutek
2)should I think about changing the stock pistons to something stronger, considering there are examples of stock pistons getting damaged at such power lvls?
Personally, I would say you would be OK. Mapping is the key here as I know of a number of standard STi engines making 450+bhp and being driven hard with no issues.... as of yet.
3)if changing the pistons, is there a point in stroking the engine?
Maybe, if you were changing the pistons, but in reality I would noty bother with the spec you are intending.
4)how do PE injectors compare to other brands in terms of performance?
Fine
5)will I need to install anything else to reliably achieve around 400 hp?
Depends on use of car

JGT 18 March 2009 08:08 PM

Ilya nice car ;)

Ilya 19 March 2009 09:46 AM


Originally Posted by JGT (Post 8585551)
Ilya nice car ;)

thx, I'm in love with it :D

all of the exhaust is already installed on the car along with AP-racing 6pots in the front. PE injectors & AVCR boost controller are yet to be installed and Koyo rad, TMIC, turbo and FPR are to be bought in the near future. The rest depends on my budget...

gussy 19 March 2009 11:48 AM

Ilya I think Shaun has given you your answer as for pistons letting go the only ones I have heard of are the rally cars but they are putting out way above what you need on a road car torque wise the piston clearances on these engines are a lot more finer I have had mine running at the spec you are looking for the last 2 years has done countless trackdays and 50+ runs up the quarter and it hasnt missed a beat.There is one car I know of which is running 450+ and is still running standard internals so that must mean something if there are any that have let go I would say it would be down to bad maintainance.

Ilya 19 March 2009 12:06 PM

thx 4 the advice. in this case the engine will stay as it is.

how does this litchfield turbo compare to the HKS unit? (maybe Iain can help us here)
and what are the cams like on the spec-c? do u think anything can be done to improve on heads?

Shaun 19 March 2009 02:20 PM

The Litchfield Unit is an advancement on the HKS unit.

Standard cams on a spec c are fine and dandy.

At the level you are looking for (especially on the 2ltr) I would stick with your Spec C heads, which already flow more than STi heads.

T5NYW 19 March 2009 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 8583598)
I have been in the latest shape Type20 Development car with the twin scroll test mule and it was ballistic. I believe the latest incarnation of THAT twin scroll is even better. :)

I'd agree with that :luxhello: IIRC it also has his own design ceramic coated Housing. The new Type20 did go very well around Brands Hatch last month :cool: although i felt a bit icky and refrained from another ride :o

Got to get me some Alcon brake :notworthy

Tony

Ilya 19 June 2009 11:01 AM

I'm still waiting for the turbo to be oficially released :( let's hope it is out before the 09 ends... on the other hand I am thinking - considering i will drive my scoob all the way from Moscow, maybe a 2.35 and a 450/500 turbo is the way to go :):):) I keep reading this forum with some amazing spec cars and wish there were as much compitent tuners in RUS. as in UK. I'm jealous :)
what would roughly be the budget of a 2.35 build along with the turbo on my spec-c?

In the meantime I have acquired AST competition suspension and few cosmetic bits & pieces, so here is a few recent shots of my baby:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/...53b47cfa_o.jpg
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rickya 19 June 2009 11:35 AM

Great pics :) Especially 4th & 5th pic
I love the interior, is it suede or alcantara & how easy was it to do?

ps the only thing I dont like are the new headlights!

Ilya 19 June 2009 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by rickya (Post 8774241)
Great pics :) Especially 4th & 5th pic
I love the interior, is it suede or alcantara & how easy was it to do?

ps the only thing I dont like are the new headlights!


alcantara all the way :) I didn't do it myself, but I think anyone who does interior fabrications is capable of doing it, as for the headlights - i very much like'em :):):) but thx for an honest opinion.

rickya 19 June 2009 12:17 PM

How did you get the yellow gear knob to almost come out of the pic, it looks 3D, did you use some photoshop tool? Great pic


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