mr_rbman Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 ok guys just picked myself up an xr6t. now i was under the impression that the rear exhaust wheel was steel but the one i have here is what looks to be ceramic. Now before you say anything this is definitely an xr6 turbo, it has an a/r of .50 and internally gated with a rear exhaust housing of 1.06. It has the ford badge thing stamped on the exhaust housing and has Garrett and M12 stamped on the front compressor housing. It is also brand new, never been used! Can anyone explain? Did any come out with a ceramic wheeled exhaust housing? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
discopotato03 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 It should be using the standard GT3540R cartridge which is CHRA 706451-5 . That Turbine housing is a one off design Ford had made specifically for that turbocharger . What colour is the turbine that makes you think its ceramic ? Cheers A . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2078304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Are you sure its never been used? Octane booster can cause a turbine wheel to yellow/orange up a little, making it look ceramic. Let me have a look, I'll be able to see if it really is ceramic. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2078821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftdoctor Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 i work on these every day and im pretty sure they have a steel turbine Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2078886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_rbman Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 It should be using the standard GT3540R cartridge which is CHRA 706451-5 . That Turbine housing is a one off design Ford had made specifically for that turbocharger . What colour is the turbine that makes you think its ceramic ?Cheers A . The reason i think its ceramic is because it looks the same as my vg30 exhaust wheel and doesn't feel or sound like steel when you touch it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2079348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_rbman Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) Are you sure its never been used?Octane booster can cause a turbine wheel to yellow/orange up a little, making it look ceramic. Let me have a look, I'll be able to see if it really is ceramic. i've got the turbo sitting here in front of me and the more i look at it and tap it with things the more i think it is actually steel, i think the thing that was getting me confused i guess is where the blades start there quite thick and just don't really look steel. The guy i got the turbo off said he might be able to get a couple more if u got the cash and are interested. Was used on a demo car so has a slight discolouration, so i'm doubting any octane boost has been used Edited April 7, 2006 by mr_rbman Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2079358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 i've got the turbo sitting here in front of me and the more i look at it and tap it with things the more i think it is actually steel, i think the thing that was getting me confused i guess is where the blades start there quite thick and just don't really look steel. The guy i got the turbo off said he might be able to get a couple more if u got the cash and are interested. Was used on a demo car so has a slight discolouration, so i'm doubting any octane boost has been used hrmm... I lack the funds at the moment. I have ~half of it now, should be able to get another half for it in another few weeks. (poor uni student). Looks like the valve springs won't be going in yet. Priorities. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2079397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_rbman Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 ye, damn priorities, hehe! i think the guy can get them on a fairly regular basis so let me know when you keen and i'll see if he can get one! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2079412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craved Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 what sort od price are they Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/112714-xr6t-specs/#findComment-2079634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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