Clocking a TD04 Turbo

[Mechie3]

I clocked another turbo yesterday and took step by step photos to create a DIY How To. For anyone wishing to clock their turbo this guide shows you exactly how to do it. When using a type 14 AWIC core, clocking the turbo lets you reduce the length of the hot side piping and reduce the number of bends.

Clocking a TD-04 Turbo (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7nE-cTYLdhtLTNTRmRnaER5WnM/view?usp=sharing)

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[TouchStone]

Nice write up, when I switch to an AWIC setup I'll certainly be doing this.

[Buzz Skyline]

That looks great. Much cleaner than my non-clocked set up. But how do you handle the BOV/BPV?

[Mechie3]

Cut off one mounting tab, drill three holes (two bolt through holes, one larger air passage), file/sand it flat. Easier with a mill, possible with a band saw/hack saw and hand tools.

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[Buzz Skyline]

I seem to recall reading about this in one of your other posts. I'm definitely going to do it sometime, but I can't find the clocking bracket on your website. How much is it?

[Mechie3]

It's not up there yet. I've only sold one. Think it was $40 or $45 including the hardware? Need to do the math and add it to the site. On the plus side, you save about double that in silicone couplers and BPV adapter pipes.

[RM1SepEx]

Tons of silicone and aluminum pipe savings with your 135 bracket using the AAIC as well Craig!

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Best of all.
It's working great.
Thanks Craig.
Bob

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[Aero STI]

Skip the TD04 and upgrade to an EFR turbo. You just loosen a single bolt to clock the compressor housing in any orientation. ;)

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[Mechie3]

That's too easy!

For those of us without baller turbos, I added the clocking bracket to my webpage.

http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/td04-clocking-bracket/

[Louisromersh]

This may be a stupid question but what does "Clocking a turbo" do for you and why is it beneficial?

[Mechie3]

It allows you to reduce the length and number of bends in the piping between the turbo and a type 14 AWIC core.