Emrys
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Sep 2001
Chesapeake
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What's going on everyone? I'm in the process of rebuilding an 88 t-bird. Before I drop the new engine in there, I want to upgrade the turbo. The turbo that I have in there right now is going to go towards another car that I have that has a smaller engine. I've heard the 88 t-bird turbos referred to as the IHIRHB-52 (as stated in the "technical articles" page) but I haven't been able to find any information on the web when I type in "IHIRHB-52". So, does anyone know anything about these turbos? ex: how fast they spool? What range they perform best at? internal or external wastegate? what kinda psi I can push out of it? . . . . Just stuff like that. Any info on the turbo used in the 88 will be helpful. Thanks.
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shiftless
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Dec 2001
Gadsden, AL
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the turbo is a Warner-Ishi IHI RHB-52 model turbo. it spools up really quick (in the 2000-3000 rpm range, depending on how free flowing your exhaust is), but runs out of steam around 5500 rpms or so. it will produce a max of around 18 lbs of boost efficiently. it has an internal wastegate. most people install a Garrett T3 turbo, as found on the 83-86 turbocoupes, as a performance upgrade. it's bigger, takes a little longer to spool up, but doesn't heat the air as much, will pull to rev limiter, and will support 24 lbs of boost!
hope this helps.
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shiftless
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Dec 2001
Gadsden, AL
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oh, if you're putting the IHI on a smaller engine, the RPM point where it runs out of steam will definately be higher. good luck!
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Pat Fay
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Jul 2001
Waterbury, CT, USA
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I have a quick question. How much PSI can I run on my 87 if I installed the T3 but kept the stock injectors, fuel regulator, and pump? I have 3" downpipe to 2 1/2" duals w/ gillis valve and K&N. What if I installed a 255HP fuel pump and AFPR but kept Stock injectors? Any ideas?
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87 TC - (first car, totalled now a parts car)
87 TC - Bought w/ 42,000 original miles, K&N in fender, Gillis at 17-18psi, 3" downpipe no cat into 2 1/2" ATR Duals, Timing at 12-13*, Chrome Cobra R's on 245/45/17's... needs a clutch tho...
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shiftless
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Dec 2001
Gadsden, AL
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dont quote me, but i think 24 psi would be safe, but i'm not sure if your intercooler would handle it. that's with the 255 and afpr. with a front mount 24 psi will definately be find. just my $0.02
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sabertooth1999
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Mar 2002
syracuse ny united states
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the only promblem with running stock injectors and with a afpr with a 255lph fuel pump is that the stock injectors can't put out much more with fuel turned up than what they do stock your best bet is to get 42lbhr injectors i have that set up even before i got the 255lph i had the 42lbhr with a afpr with the fuel turned up and the boost turned up a to 17psi on the ihi what a difference
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Pat Fay
Joined:
Jul 2001
Waterbury, CT, USA
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Quote:Originally posted by shiftless:
dont quote me, but i think 24 psi would be safe, but i'm not sure if your intercooler would handle it. that's with the 255 and afpr. with a front mount 24 psi will definately be find. just my $0.02
Alright Thanks. I have the 255HP Pump and AFPR in my garage just not on the car yet. I'm in the process of looking for a T3 and some sort of front mount IC. (by the way anyone have a T3 or front mount IC they're willing to trade for 87-88 parts?) So when all thats on the car 24 psi is safe...? Thanks
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Pat
[email protected]
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87 TC - (first car, totalled now a parts car)
87 TC - Bought w/ 42,000 original miles, K&N in fender, Gillis at 17-18psi, 3" downpipe no cat into 2 1/2" ATR Duals, Timing at 12-13*, Chrome Cobra R's on 245/45/17's... needs a clutch tho...
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