clipping?

[twistedtsi]

im a lil stomped on this one... what does clippin a turbo really do and can it have some side effects cuz i heard there can be?

 

[Wilsonman02]

Clipping the turbo makes it spool faster but then takes away from top end.

 

[Thalomos]

Actually it's the exact opposite... makes it spool a little slower, and have more top end.

 

[twistedtsi]

is there anyway i can regain the lose of boost from the start?

 

[Nappy94]

Clipping removes a part of the turbine blade to reduce back pressure and make more power at the top end. It does create lag though, it's better for drag racing.

 

[twistedtsi]

so basically im better off doin it or not doin it? wat do u guys think?

 

[Nappy94]

If you don't see the track much then I would say lay off and get it ported.

 

[twistedtsi]

thanks alot bud i go to the track 3 times a year for import day and i already have it ported thanks again

 

[Wilsonman02]

Actually it's the exact opposite

opps, its been a long day.

 

[Nappy94]

No problem.

 

[doug]

Yeah, don't clip it unless your car is mainly a drag car. If it sees a lot of street duty, you're much better off not clipping.

 

[bp97tsi]

I say get it ported & clipped. It will kinda balance out. Porting it will help it spool up faster, so sacrifice a little lag for some top end. I have a ported & clipped 18g on my 97 tsi a/t fwd & i love it. It helps me with traction issues too. But then again if i had awd i wouldnt get it clipped, b/c you can make better use of the instant power out of the hole w/o spinning. This is just me, so do what you think is better for your application.

 

[GRNDSM]

I clipped my 16G to 10 degrees when I was running very consistent 12.0-12.3's with it (so I was pretty much maxing out my 16G). The result was NOTHING. NO noticeable difference on spool-up or at the top end! Apply that $100 to something that will actually help you!

Leon
RR

 

[twistedtsi]

ok thanks alot guys you helped me save some cash

 

[twistedtsi]

hey grndsm i remember seeing u up new hampshire at import day ur car is insane i ran my car up there to i only ran a 13.3 but its ok i plan on better times next import day,, r u goin this year coming up?

 

[GRNDSM]

I am definitely going to more imports events at NED! I heard that there might 7 of them in '03!!!

But I also race down by you, at Seekonk Speedway. PM me or use Mass DSM thread if you want to talk more about it, I do not want to get too much off topic.

Leon
RR

 

[TSi92]

Mine has a pretty aggressive clip, and it spools up very quick. I went from a ported 14b to a br20g and the spool up difference wasn't all that noticeable.