Do I need steel caps with TE61, ported irons, etc???
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It's definately better to be safe than sorry! I went with steel caps on the centers and a girdle, but then again I like to overbuild & detune a bit to make things last. 
te-61 is a great turbo, what converter are you planning to run with it?
Doug C.
te-61 is a great turbo, what converter are you planning to run with it?
Doug C.
Thanks Doug...the converter will be a Yank 3000 lockup, other parts include V4, 50's, THDP, etc.
Who's girdle did you use?? Are the all the same except aluminum or steel...ie do they all use shims??
I have the same mindset as you about durability...which is why I've only ran 12.16 with a combo (my signature) that can probably get to 11.8 or so if I lean it a bit.
Bob
Who's girdle did you use?? Are the all the same except aluminum or steel...ie do they all use shims??
I have the same mindset as you about durability...which is why I've only ran 12.16 with a combo (my signature) that can probably get to 11.8 or so if I lean it a bit.
Bob
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dconnor
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I went with the Race Jace girdle, very well done piece & comes with everything you're machinist will need.
Shims? As far as I know the caps are machined down so the girdle sits flush & an align bore needs to be done. Machine work needs to be pristine to prevent oil seep at the block/girdle surface. Buicks aren't as forgiving as a chebby small block!!!
I'm running a 3200 rpm stall 9-11" converter with my 61 & street manners are even better than stock. Can't tell the converter is there unless I stand on the go-pedal & spool up is simply awesome.
Doug C.
Shims? As far as I know the caps are machined down so the girdle sits flush & an align bore needs to be done. Machine work needs to be pristine to prevent oil seep at the block/girdle surface. Buicks aren't as forgiving as a chebby small block!!!
I'm running a 3200 rpm stall 9-11" converter with my 61 & street manners are even better than stock. Can't tell the converter is there unless I stand on the go-pedal & spool up is simply awesome.
Doug C.
Doug, can you get me 3 pieces of data from your combo..with respect to your converter.
with engine and trans fluid warmed to operating temp and foot/emerg brake fully engaged ie no wheelspin:
1) Engine rpm at 1 psi boost
2) Engine rpm at 5 psi boost
Then disconnect wastegate: car idling, brakes on, what is engine rpm 3 seconds after gas (go-pedal ) is floored and kept there??
The reason I ask is that you are obviously happy with your turbo/converter match...I've already got a Yank which is being modified ...this data would help that modification process.
Do you have a stock cam??
Bob
rkolhous@tls.net if you want to take this off-line
with engine and trans fluid warmed to operating temp and foot/emerg brake fully engaged ie no wheelspin:
1) Engine rpm at 1 psi boost
2) Engine rpm at 5 psi boost
Then disconnect wastegate: car idling, brakes on, what is engine rpm 3 seconds after gas (go-pedal
) is floored and kept there??The reason I ask is that you are obviously happy with your turbo/converter match...I've already got a Yank which is being modified ...this data would help that modification process.
Do you have a stock cam??
Bob
rkolhous@tls.net if you want to take this off-line
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