[LA Wolfsburg]

has anyone ever used one of these?

looks like youd need a custom manifold and downpipe for it. http://www.mjmturbos.com/K0418ceramic.htm


[Modified by LA Wolfsburg, 3:35 PM 11-30-2002]

 

[AxeAngel]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (LA Wolfsburg)

i think it can be used on the long 1.8ts, not sure though.
the ko4-015 is a bolt on for them

 

[LA Wolfsburg]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (AxeAngel)

does the ceramic turbine make a big difference? are the gains similar to a normal k04?

 

[AxeAngel]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (LA Wolfsburg)

looking at this turbo i think that it is a standard koy with a k18 turbine. i can only speculate that it is ceramic coated for heat dissipation

 

[jim wilson]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (AxeAngel)

quote:[HR][/HR]looking at this turbo i think that it is a standard koy with a k18 turbine. i can only speculate that it is ceramic coated for heat dissipation[HR][/HR]​

I think its ceramic- not coated.

 

[Project20v]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (LA Wolfsburg)

Why not just go for a real turbo. Turbonetics, Garret, Innovative. They're quite a bit ahead in technology vs. KKK...

 

[LA Wolfsburg]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (Project20v)

i was just curious. i dont want it on my car.

 

[Bootzilla]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (Project20v)

quote:[HR][/HR]Why not just go for a real turbo. Turbonetics, Garret, Innovative. They're quite a bit ahead in technology vs. KKK...[HR][/HR]​

I can't answer for other people, but I like the 'fake' turbo just fine that VW put on for me.
It would be nice to know if we could bolt-up a higher capacity, ceramic 'fake' turbo if our lowly turbos ever blow up (likely due to their inferior technology).
So hopefully someone has that information on wether this low-tech turbo is a direct bolt-on - that info might come in handy for me, at some point.
T.
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[Project20v]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (Bootzilla)

Easy, just a question showing my opinion. Nothing to get bent out of shape about.

 

[20V1.8Tnut]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (LA Wolfsburg)

Ceramic composits can withstand much higher temperatures than metal alloys and cast iron, I am talking about 2500F vs. 1800F.

 

[KurtP]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (20V1.8Tnut)

but what about chip programming? if for instance someone had an APR chip, how do you go about putting ANY larger turbo on and not having issues? are there chips avail. that are adjustable for larger turbos?

 

[Handsome Boy Model]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (KurtP)

hehe is this like the Ceramic DVs used on the Audi R 8 racecars hehe anyone old will remember this one

 

[BMGBeetle]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (Handsome Boy Model)

Only one way to find out.

Someone else on this board has a K-04 running APR software, and if I'm not mistaken, BillyT was still running the APR software with his crazy engine when it finally let go...

 

[AxeAngel]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (BMGBeetle)

i think he stopped using the apr programming a few months ago, but it did support up to 350whp then he changed over

 

[jim wilson]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (20V1.8Tnut)

quote:[HR][/HR]Ceramic composits can withstand much higher temperatures than metal alloys and cast iron, I am talking about 2500F vs. 1800F.[HR][/HR]​

It's also ~1/2 the mass. I'm not going to do the math right now, but an extra 10grams accelerating to 100,000rpm in a fraction of a second eats up more energy than most would think. I imagine it also helps insulate the shaft from the heat.

 

[jim wilson]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (AxeAngel)

any boost controller will support 350whp if you have the larger injectors and larger MAF to fool the ECU.

 

[Golf 2 Slow GLS]

Re: anyone ever used a K04-18 ceramic turbo? (jim wilson)

TTT