FTN's T4/SXE Build/Conversion Thread
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Nope. Same fuse for the current Turbonator, double the amperage.
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Unless you’re into ET bracket racing. I’ve helped a competitor lined up beside me in the staging lanes. Both of us under his dash chasing an electrical issue. Luckily we didn’t end up running each other but helping each other out is just common at the drag strip. I’ve also borrowed a water pump motor from a competitor at the track. All friends until you pull out onto the track. Don’t get me wrong, we want to beat them like a drum. We just want to do it on the track.
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Unless you’re into ET bracket racing. I’ve helped a competitor lined up beside me in the staging lanes. Both of us under his dash chasing an electrical issue. Luckily we didn’t end up running each other but helping each other out is just common at the drag strip. I’ve also borrowed a water pump motor from a competitor at the track. All friends until you pull out onto the track. Don’t get me wrong, we want to beat them like a drum. We just want to do it on the track.
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Oh hell you just had to up the ante, didn't you? I was thinking something from the S400 range would suffice.
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It looks sooty, almost as if it had been cracked right there for a bit then finally gave out. Its hard to say though because it was hanging out in the turbine housing after it broke. Makes sense what Dan said about being case hardened, either that or some sort of coating. Maybe chrome or nickasil.
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It looks sooty, almost as if it had been cracked right there for a bit then finally gave out. Its hard to say though because it was hanging out in the turbine housing after it broke. Makes sense what Dan said about being case hardened, either that or some sort of coating. Maybe chrome or nickasil.
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Yup, I agree it looks case hardened. It looks like multiple fractures to my eyes which says fatigue failure to me.
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Looks like at least 2 events for sure, first the brittle case cracks under torsion load then getting cut off in traffic is enough to twist off the inner portion.
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It looks like a lack of greta tears to me
in all seriousness i sent to two of my engineering buddies for their opinion. Alot going on there.
maybe post here?https://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=330
ill post it on irate4x4 too if you want, some pretty smart guys on there. I dont have much to offer, it looks like slow break
in all seriousness i sent to two of my engineering buddies for their opinion. Alot going on there.
maybe post here?https://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=330
ill post it on irate4x4 too if you want, some pretty smart guys on there. I dont have much to offer, it looks like slow break