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Decat
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26/11/2008 10:40
26/11/2008 10:40
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Hemz
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Iv'e read that a decat can blow the seals on a standard 20v turbo.
Therefore to have a decat, you have to upgrade the turbo.
Is this true, and if so how does that work?
Is anyone one running a standard 20v turbo with a decat?
Only reason i ask is because mine has a decat, and a standard turbo.
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Re: Decat
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#715007
26/11/2008 10:44
26/11/2008 10:44
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suba
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The seals on the standard turbo need some backpressure to work properly. Using a decat reduces back pressure.
Either get a hybrid turbo or put the cat back in - there are plenty of second hand cat's avialiable, so should be easy to do.
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Re: Decat
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#715009
26/11/2008 10:44
26/11/2008 10:44
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Truffle
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I guess technically its a matter of 'when' it'll blow the oil seals. Even when it oes it's not the end of the world, people have driven around on smokey turbos for months just keeping an eye on their oil levels.
By putting on a decat you remove the backpressure created by the exhuast gasses.
Like i say, you can run on a standard turbo fine, it just depends on its condition. Some will last a matter of weeks before they start smoking, others might go for a couple of years.
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Re: Decat
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#715018
26/11/2008 10:56
26/11/2008 10:56
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RICHB
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so if you have hybrid turbo fitted, decatting is the way to go then? and will a hybrid's seals not be affected by the decrease in back pressure ??
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Re: Decat
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#715025
26/11/2008 11:01
26/11/2008 11:01
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suba
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Really depends on what you want from the car. A decatted car will also fail it's MOT. Hybrids have uprated bearing and seals so are fine.
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Re: Decat
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#715032
26/11/2008 11:15
26/11/2008 11:15
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RICHB
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Yeah I was worried about that, but my local specialist said that decatting will help things 'breath' easier and increase power a touch, they also do MOT's and said they will just put the cat back for that then take it off after.....
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Re: Decat
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#715033
26/11/2008 11:15
26/11/2008 11:15
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Marco20valveT
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so de-catting the coupe with a hybrid is ok then...
this may sound childish but has any one found there coupe popping flames at all??
i no its not a good thing to do but i was just woundering....
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Re: Decat
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#715036
26/11/2008 11:18
26/11/2008 11:18
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peanuthead
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if it was decated it will pop flames. a decat will help power and reduce lag. the coop is the first car i have ever herd blowing seals but they do do it.
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Re: Decat
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#715038
26/11/2008 11:20
26/11/2008 11:20
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RICHB
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i'm confused....can someone explain the difference between a hybrid, and a recon unit ? dons't a recon unit have uprated thrust bearings & seals? or can you buy a brand new hybrid ?
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Re: Decat
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#715044
26/11/2008 11:25
26/11/2008 11:25
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MattW
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You can get a recon unit that is completely standard, or you could ask them to put uprated seals or bearings in it.
A hybrid is a standard turbo with a bigger compressor wheel on it for more power. You can buy a brand new turbo and then get it turned into a hybrid, but usually it will be a refurbed one.
A recon unit could be a standard or a hybrid, depending on the specification of it.
A hybrid will usually be a recon but I suppose you could pay more for brand new components throughout.
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Re: Decat
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#715045
26/11/2008 11:25
26/11/2008 11:25
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suba
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A hybrid is simply a turbo that is not 'off the shelf' in it's configuration. You can easily have a standard turbo reconditioned with uprated seals etc. and it will do the job.
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Re: Decat
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#715049
26/11/2008 11:27
26/11/2008 11:27
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Marco20valveT
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well i got mine done and they done some good work to it, i had a 360 thrust bearing, new seals, and i think they said they had to hone it out abit to fit the slash back blades, in all, the turbo was gleaming when i got it back and drove like a dream and pulled really well!!
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Re: Decat
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#715051
26/11/2008 11:32
26/11/2008 11:32
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peanuthead
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peanuthead
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yeah you could but whats the point as its would cost near the same money as a hybrid
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Re: Decat
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#715052
26/11/2008 11:33
26/11/2008 11:33
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RICHB
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so if, generally, a hybrid is a re-coned & uprated unit, then is it gona suffer the same shorter life expectancy as has been discussed on here before?
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Re: Decat
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#715064
26/11/2008 11:41
26/11/2008 11:41
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RICHB
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Eh??, so the hybrid iv just paid alot of money to be supplied & fitted, is only likely to last about 2k ??
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Re: Decat
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#715066
26/11/2008 11:44
26/11/2008 11:44
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suba
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No - it will be fine. The roller bearing turbos are more durable, but to say a hybrid with uprated seals and decat will only last 2,000 miles is just daft.
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Re: Decat
[Re: Jumeirah]
#715068
26/11/2008 11:45
26/11/2008 11:45
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My standard turbo didn't last long after I fitted a de-cat. I think it had done around 65,000 miles on the original and lasted around another 10k with the decat. It went bang and basically fell to bits. I then had a hybrid (GTiR) fitted and it lasted about 10k miles before beginning to smoke. Still not ablt to afford a proper GT, I had it recconed and it is still going strong after 98k miles (another 23k miles) with no signs of smoking.
In my experience a decent hybrid will be fine with a decat, a crap one won't and even the same turbo specialist will produce hybrids of varying quality. You're better off going for a GT nowadays though.
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Decat
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#715072
26/11/2008 11:47
26/11/2008 11:47
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MattW
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The hybrid should be fine with a decat, if not then it's been badly put together.
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Re: Decat
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#715073
26/11/2008 11:48
26/11/2008 11:48
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Marco20valveT
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i hope not lol
i tell you what im getting a de-cat this week so i will let you know who it goes lol
i dont think it would blow the seals with in 2k i think hybrid is a good option but roller ball bearing is a safer idea.
but it all comes down to cost at the time!!
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Re: Decat
[Re: Jumeirah]
#715086
26/11/2008 12:01
26/11/2008 12:01
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Marco20valveT
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so what this thread is saying is with a good turbo, de-catting the coupe is ok yer?
Last edited by Marco20valveT; 26/11/2008 12:01.
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Re: Decat
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#715088
26/11/2008 12:05
26/11/2008 12:05
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RICHB
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RICHB
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For what iv paid to have this hybrid, considering my driving style & mileage, if I have any probs in the next 3 years i'll be taking it straight back to the garage
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Re: Decat
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#715091
26/11/2008 12:08
26/11/2008 12:08
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so what this thread is saying is with a good turbo, de-catting the coupe is ok yer? Yes, but not as good as de-catting with a GT roller bearing job The quality of oil you use will also help it live a little longer as well. Although stronger for this application than a standard T28, I think it's fair to say that Hybrids aren't built as well as the factory made items...
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Decat
[Re: Trappy]
#715093
26/11/2008 12:13
26/11/2008 12:13
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MattW
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MattW
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I had a standard turbo, GTIR hybrid, and GT28R ballbearing turbos all on my car within the space of a year, the GT28R was the best
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Re: Decat
[Re: Trappy]
#715094
26/11/2008 12:15
26/11/2008 12:15
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Marco20valveT
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i agree to that! nothing is as strong as fatory made!
im going to use a de-cat with a T28 hybrid.
and i guess it the turbo does go...oh well i guess i will have to go bigger!!!
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Re: Decat
[Re: Jumeirah]
#715120
26/11/2008 12:37
26/11/2008 12:37
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suba
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Ball Bearing turbo is the industry standard today. No matter what the Hybrid sellers terms are ie cut-back, 360, screw-down, quick release its still a modified journal bearing unit. The ball bearing is 15% increase in performance. This data is from the Garrett site itself... check it out at the end of the page. Journal v/s Ball Bearing Garrett 15% increase in performance is a meaningless figure. My old GTIr hybrid would spool faster than my GT28R, and have better throttle response. It really depends on what turbo specification and the application + what you want to get out of the turbo.
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Re: Decat
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#715125
26/11/2008 12:40
26/11/2008 12:40
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De-catting a 20vt isn't the reason for seal failure, lateral movement on the shaft becasue of worn bearings is the main cause.
Turbos have internal piston rings either side of the bearings that have a few thou for clearance, when the bearings start letting the shaft move the recess that these rings sit in is increased and then the seals are effected and thus the car starts to smoke.
A standard turbo will run fine de-catted if everything else is as it should be, boost leaks will make a turbo work harder leading to bearing failure, a blocked crank case breather pipe will cause internal back pressure reducing the free flow of oil from the turbo return, this again will effect the bearings in the end.
The seals aren't oil tight even when new, they do rely on oil pressure and a new turbo will smoke slightly if the car is left to sit an idle for an age.
My advice for anyone who has plans to de-cat their car, first check the lateral movement in the turbine shaft, if it moves don't de-cat it as it's already on it's way out, but that doesn't mean it knackered by any means. Turbos need some back pressure to work efficiently, a sports cat would be a cheaper mod in the long run if your car is fitted with a standard turbo.
I've a coupe here with 105k on the clock which still has it's original factory fitted turbo, there's movement in the shaft and a slight film of oil on the compressor intake, but the car doesn't smoke and it still boosts as it should do.
Now before you all jump on me with flames I've learnt all this from my turbo supplier who's been established for 27 years, there is nothing these guys don't know about turbos and the reasons for why they fail.
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Re: Decat
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#715128
26/11/2008 12:41
26/11/2008 12:41
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15% increase in performance is a meaningless figure. My old GTIr hybrid would spool faster than my GT28R, and have better throttle response. It really depends on what turbo specification and the application + what you want to get out of the turbo. I was thinking exactly the same thing reading that, but then do garret make a roller bearing unit that is the same size as the GTiR? AFAIK, the GT28R is a bigger turbo that shares the same compressor wheel as the hybrid?
F****** b****** thing...
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