Net Weight gain from pump gas turbo

[samiams2]

Just as the title says, What is the net weight gain from a pump gas turbo kit on a M8, with an intercooler? When I say "net", I mean # lbs added - # lbs removed. Please list the brand also.

Please no, "I heard from my uncle's brother's neighbor"....only what you have seen FIRST HAND.

I will be calling around to some of the turbo companies, as well, but you can only believe so much what they tell you.

Thank you very much.

 

[hatchers]

trust me, after a few miles on a good running turbo....a couple lbs give or take is just about the furthest thing on your mind

and please dont get the stupid intercooler, they generally get removed, not added

fun fact: if your looking for the lightest turbo kit, well you're off on the wrong foot sir

 

[Dogmeat]

Yep ... don't bother with the intercooler.

There's a possibility it might help reed life, but if it even does at all it probably isn't by much. Thats assuming 150 F charge temps are easier on reeds than whatever they are without the IC, so probably like 160 F ... hah.

With that said, there is a negligible weight gain because you're ditching the stock suitcase can and air intake, so it balances out.

 

[samiams2]

trust me, after a few miles on a good running turbo....a couple lbs give or take is just about the furthest thing on your mind

and please dont get the stupid intercooler, they generally get removed, not added

fun fact: if your looking for the lightest turbo kit, well you're off on the wrong foot sir

Thanks for the advice.

But actually, I'm not in the market for a turbo kit right now. I am trying to decide between snow checking a pcm8 or pcm1100t. if I go with the 800, I would hopefully be looking at putting a turbo kit on in a year or 2. right now, I'm trying to gather information to make my decision. the weight of the 1100t is a concern for me, and one of the things I am looking at is the lbs/hp ratio of both options.

So... I posted in here, because I thought you guys would be the most qualified to answer.

 

[jgd]

Turbos do rock, to be sure. However if you spend a lot of time in tight trees, moving slow you will notice the added weight and any lag depending on your booster of choice. Don't get me wrong, I am a Turbo advocate... JMO

 

[samiams2]

With that said, there is a negligible weight gain because you're ditching the stock suitcase can and air intake, so it balances out.

95% of guys swap out the stock suitcase for a lightweight can....so tha negates about 12-15lbs of you're weight removed...imho

I appreciate all the advice guys...and igi find myself in the market for a turbo kit I will hit u guys up with ALL SORTS of questions.

Until then, im just doing research and wondering about net weight gained. I know it ain't much BUT..I still want to know.

Thx

 

[WyoBoy1000]

We wont know until the sleds hit the market, but in the past with a turbo weighs as much as stock or lighter.

 

[matt159]

turbo weight + extra fuel + TP

Non-intercooled Turbo kit: I'd estimate weight neutral to +3 lbs (compared to stock can setup) I am keeping the extra weight (2lbs?) of my intercooler & BOV, because I am quite pleased by 125F charge temps and no reed failures at 11psi.

Fuel: If your group likes to ride all day & your buddies don't have turbos, you'll want to pack an extra 2 gallons of gas along so you can go the distance. You would use the same or less fuel than them if you go exactly where they go, but you'll find something deeper & steeper near their lines. Then they will have to ride your sled to experience the perma-grin also, so your sled gets even more WOT ride time.

Toilet Paper: Pretty light, so just throw in a roll the 1st trip out. You'll $hit yourself at some point the 1st day & then wonder why you didn't get boosted sooner.

If you really want to get picky, don't forget to factor in the heavier weights that you will be running in the clutch.

 

[Tonysnoo]

Lots of variables to answer exactly. I didn't compare the sled before turbo to after turbo, so I can't answer exactly. I did compare "before tial" to "after tial" so I do have some data. I weighed a stock M8 pipe(no y pipe) with all the tial turbo setup including OVS quiet muffler and it weighed 32#s

Another pipe with a standard cast garrett(internal gate) and a noisey (stock dump) muffler was 35#s (A side dump would prolly be a little lighter).

Memory escapes me on the intercooler w/fan, but I believe it was 11#s

With those numbers you can weigh a can and pipe for a little comparison. Now that doesn't account for the difference in intake or fuel systems either. Also doesn't account for removal of the intake stuff in the hood.

Lots of ways to skin this cat...LOL

I don't think anyone should have to put up with a boosted sled.....it just ain't right....... Good luck!