I'm really enjoying this turbo, i have it set to boost to 23psi and it holds 21/22psi solid to redline, that makes for awesome power delivery, a nice flat power band.. Rock on.

This F23 just kicks the CR turbo's a$$ on some many levels its not even funny, its a totally different driving experience.

 
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That's very nice boost delivery you have there Rob. Impressive to see the improvement in speed from your previous postings also. Very interested to see your future dyno's.
 
You know i am wondering should i get a B5 hooked onto this turbo, i have 2 of them, but the billet adapter needs to be machined out.

@ Bill what clearance do you normally use for your Billet adapters, the F23 is 54mm diamater on the inlet.
 
The B5 V3 doesn't have a billet adapter mate, why don't you go for one of those and sell the other two perhaps?
 
You know i am wondering should i get a B5 hooked onto this turbo, i have 2 of them, but the billet adapter needs to be machined out.

@ Bill what clearance do you normally use for your Billet adapters, the F23 is 54mm diamater on the inlet.

0.1mm
 
The B5 V3 doesn't have a billet adapter mate, why don't you go for one of those and sell the other two perhaps?

the V3 wont fit the F23.. it wont stretch from 51mm to 54mm I dont expect.. ?? Never tried mind you..
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hmmmm
 
Very true. Results was the wrong word for me to use, maybe 'findings' would have been better for now! :)
 
I have a V1 and a V2.2, .1mm doesnt leave much room for error.

Bill are you able to check out a V3 over a 54mm shroud.

I dont have one to try it on..
I was going to be ordering an F23 off doug shortly to put on lupo, so I might do that sooner.

I'll ask doug.
 
Bill -- I still might have one of the TIPs you sent me last year. I am not sure if they're V1, V2 etc, but you machined the metal adapter to fit the F23s bigger inlet shroud. Should I send one of those metal pieces to Chi-Town, Robbie?
 
if its OD measures 76mm its the earlier V1 style, if its 80mm its the newer V2.x style

It's from fall '11. Here's how the adapter fits

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Looks like the v1 to me, below are the V1 vs the v2.2 I have.

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Apologies for the crappy picture, my hands are still shaking from all the pints last night!

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