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Turbosmart Gen-V Wastegate; Outflow, outlast, outperform, out NOW.

The all new Turbosmart GenV Wastegate is destined for world-wide distributors shelves, as it leaves the Australian manufacturing facility today.

The long-anticipated release of the 5th generation range sees significant feature enhancements upon existing 4th generation wastegates, showcasing Turbosmart’s ongoing commitment to develop world-class products for the automotive performance industry in both the motorsports and street aftermarket scenes.

By running countless simulations and testing, the newly designed wastegates have an increased flow rate that outperforms all competitors. Along with the introduction of revised materials, optional liquid cooling ports and the development of a newly engineered design, this results in a drastic increase in thermal performance that can handle extreme operating temperatures for longer periods of time.

“This whole project started as an opportunity to work with some of the best turbo manufacturers and performance workshops in the world. Working with the foundation of our 4th generation wastegates, what we found is that there was so much more that we could offer to the industry. This kicked off a 24-month project that has culminated in the release of the Gen-V Wastegate range”,reflects Stewart Mahony, Turbosmart General Manager.

Working closely with a select team of partners, the GenV range also sees the introduction of several features that permits for flexible installation variations. A modular actuator housing has been introduced that allows for interchangeable actuators, meaning larger wastegates can run in tighter spaces. This unique feature also provides customers the option to upgrade the actuator to the soon-to-be released Motorsport and Compressed-Gas range. The newly designed wastegate is additionally coupled with a unique actuator base that allows users to rotate the actuator into 14 possible positions, independently coupled with 12 possible actuator cap positions. This provides the wastegate greater flexibility in tightly positioned installations.

This modular construction also provides users with the ability to service all components within the latest range. Turbosmart tested over one million cycles per product, ensuring that the reliability in the latest range is of the highest possible quality.

When speaking about the new products, Chris Doumbos, Head Engineer at Turbosmart, stated; “For the GenV Wastegate range, we ran many tests and simulations through a rigorous process that really stretched our engineering team. Turbosmart invested heavily to expand our internal R&D facilities to make something we are incredibly proud of. The team here spent time extensively testing not only against the competition, but also against ourselves, to set a new benchmark in what we know is our best wastegate to date”.

Boost control is always the most important priority in the development of Turbosmart technologies and that was no different with the newest wastegate range. The Turbosmart diaphragm design offers linear travel, regardless of spring, pressure and valve position, while improving response. For fine-tuning boost pressure, a selection of springs will be supplied with each wastegate – resulting in a range from 3psi up to 26psi. All wastegates feature 1/8″ NPT ports for maximum response and flow while maintaining a high level of compatibility for fittings.

To order your GenV Wastegate, head over to Turbosmart.com to find your closest authorised distributor.

Product features summary:

  • Modular interchangeable actuators
  • Independently orientated actuator base
  • New strap type V band clamps
  • Increased thermal and flow performance, and;
  • A diaphragm design that offers linear travel; regardless of spring, pressure and valve positioning, while improving response.
  • Integrated water cooling ports (if required)


Check out the Entire Range of Award Winning GenV External Wastegates HERE!

Turbosmart Breathes Longer Life Into Your Turbo

Turbosmart Turbo Oil Management - Oil Pressure Regulators

OPR T40

Turbosmart’s new patent-pending OPR T40 is a genuine oil pressure regulator for turbochargers. It solves a problem that is usually misunderstood. However, to see the true magic in this solution, you must first understand the problem.

Turbochargers require a good source of oil, and more specifically, turbochargers are built around a preference for a specific ‘window’ of oil pressure and flow. Generally, a ball-bearing turbocharger assembly requires less oil to be reliable than a journal-bearing system. This is one of the key benefits of its use on modern engines.

A turbocharger assembly has oil, hot exhaust gas, and compressed air within its core’s tight confines, which is where some compromises need to be addressed. The relationship between oil, exhaust & squeezed air needs to be relative because seals are in place to stop mixing with the other. A common misconception is that a ‘seal’ prevents oil from getting into the inlet air or the exhaust gas, and that is not the case.

The seal is, in fact, a gas ring and more resembles that of a standard piston ring than any rubber seal. Its function is to hold the exhaust gas or compressed air out of the oil system, not the other way around, as is often assumed.

With the reduction in oil needs of a ball bearing turbocharger, there was a corresponding change in gas ring profile so that the balance of pressures fighting each other (exhaust gas, compressed air and oil) were maintained. This overall creates a beneficial system where less energy is consumed by seals and bearing assembly, resulting in a more responsive turbocharger.

However, engine oil pressure requirements within a modern engine are often higher than that of the turbochargers assembly, which is where a problem arises. Most of the machine requires an excellent steady feed of oil flow at high pressure for good efficiency and reliability, while the turbocharger’s needs have been reduced. Even at an OEM level, the typical solution has been to fit a restrictor in the oil feed line to the turbocharger assembly.

However, the problem with this method is that there is a significant difference between controlling flow and controlling pressure. The restrictor method that is most often used is an oil flow reduction method. What occurs is a compromise, reducing flow to achieve a more suitable pressure, rather than directly reducing stress to where it is needed. This method’s impact on oil pressure is also subject to oil grade, viscosity and supply pressure. A change in any of these variables has a significant effect on the resulting pressure, and this is why this method can be tricky and cumbersome.

” It’s one of those solutions we’re truly proud to stand behind. Our guys came up with an innovative solution to a problem people have been frustrated by & barely coping with for years!”
– Chris Milne, Turbosmart UK’s General Manager.

This is where Turbosmart’s OPR T40 shines. It’s designed to regulate oil pressure without any impact on flow – simple as that. It can achieve the desired oil pressure in the face of high supply pressure at any temperature and resulting viscosity and does so without impacting flow. It is a genuine regulator and takes the guesswork out of orifice sizing for oil supply and removes the need of the black art in the tuning of carefully balancing oil supply line size versus oil drain sizing for custom turbocharger fitment.

Turbosmart’s Turbo Oil Pressure Regulator ensures the oil pressure going to the turbocharger never exceeds the maximum pressure the turbocharger manufacturers specify for oil supply, regardless of engine oil pressure. The result is an oil delivery system that is more reliable and easier to set up than a standard restrictor system.

Turbocharger Oil Pressure Regulator (Blue): TS-0801-1001

Turbocharger Oil Pressure Regulator (Black): TS-0801-1002

Here is a handy self-help guide to helping you with your Turbosmart install and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get here. Turbosmart recommends that you get your products fitted and tuned by a qualified technician. If you choose to install the product yourself, ensure you have all the necessary tools and technical knowledge to perform this task.

Thank you for picking up the latest Turbosmart catalogue. As we look back on 25 fantastic years of innovation and growth, we continue to look towards the future as we release some revolutionary new products that will cement our reputation as innovators and market leaders.

Please contact us here and fill out a quick form so that our team can efficiently help you!

Nearly 30 years ago, I embarked on this incredible journey of founding Turbosmart, and as we step into 2024, I've never been more proud of the Turbosmart team. We are on the verge of our most exciting chapter yet, as we unveil a monumental achievement—our new line of cutting-edge Turbochargers. Turbosmart is more than just a business; it's a community of enthusiasts dedicated to constant innovation in our products, support, and service. Thank you for being so supportive, and here's to another year of innovation and achievement with Turbosmart! #Engineered to Win!

Turbosmart OPR T40 Range

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Revealed at SEMA 2016 in Las Vegas, Turbosmart’s new OPRt-40 is an oil pressure regulation system for your turbocharger.

About Turbosmart

From our humble beginnings to establishing ourselves as a global brand, Turbosmart is well on track to lead the future in turbo technology.

Our engineers build and track-test all products in-house. Therefore, we ensure we continuously produce the highest-quality, highest-performance Turbochargers, blow-off valves, wastegates, boost controllers, fuel pressure regulators, oil pressure regulators and more. Furthermore, our products are designed and built for track and street applications.

Turbosmart Oil Filters

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Turbosmart’s turbo oil feed filters make sure your turbo is continually fed with clean oil. With small oil galleries, the turbocharger needs to avoid debris that may become dislodged from the engine. A 44-micron filter element ensures that even the smallest particles are kept away from the turbo.

Turbosmart Spares & Accessories Oil Management

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Limited Edition OPR T40 Oil Pressure Regulator

Turbosmart’s Patent Pending OPRt40 is an Oil Pressure Regulator designed for your Turbocharger.

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Team Turbosmart owns Irish Drift

Irish Drift

From our humble beginnings to establishing ourselves as a global brand, Turbosmart is well on track to lead the future in turbo technology.

Our engineers build and track-test all products in-house. Therefore, we ensure we continuously produce the highest-quality, highest-performance Turbochargers, blow-off valves, wastegates, boost controllers, fuel pressure regulators, oil pressure regulators and more. Furthermore, our products are designed and built for track and street applications.

Irish Drift Championship

Round 1 of the 2017 Irish drift championship saw Team Turbosmart finish 1, 2 and 3. The season kicked off at Mondello Park, with Jack Shanahan taking home the Round 1 win and a first-place trophy back to Cork this weekend!

It was a hard-fought final, but Jack managed just about to overcome Anthony Galvin, who was on top form since Friday practice, as the CAC Motorsport driver took second place on the podium.

And rounding out our first Pro podium of the season, earning himself his second trophy of the weekend (he won Pro-Am class Saturday), and his Pro licence is younger brother Conor Shanahan, who overcame Boss Motorsport driver Gary Dunne.

What a day, a weekend, and the first round of action we got from the 2017 Link ECU Irish Drift Championship!

Round 1

There was a huge build-up to the start of the BDC 2017 season, with Irish Drift Championship foreman David Egan taking the reigns of the Championship and making over 500 changes. Round 1 of the BDC 2017 was held at Rockingham Speedway.

On Saturday, after the briefing, the Pro-am drivers were given 3hours of practice; unfortunately, they were cut short due to an oil spillage on track. After the track was cleaned up, the drivers did 2 qualifying runs, leaving Mark 24th, Kirsty 20, and unfortunately, Ryan could not qualify. During Battles, Mark had to quit due to an issue, and Kirsty got knocked out in the top 32 by Nick Brady.

Onto Sunday, where the Irish Brothers, Conor and Jack Shanahan, had come to try again to dominate the field with their amazing built S13 and S14, respectively. Through practice, both brothers had issues with their cars, and Jack’s S14 became unfixable on the track, so he went into his brother’s S13, and Conor borrowed John O’Hare’s S15.

Dean Barber from Team Redmist was also out with the pro, trying to follow on from the success in the final round 2016. All 3 team Turbosmart drivers qualified for the Top 24 and went on to battles. Dean was knocked out by Danny Grundy early on, but Jack & Conor both went onto top 8 and were knocked out by Oliver Evans and Simon Perry, respectively.

#TeamTurbosmart had an amazing weekend, and after the final results, the Shanahan’s came away with the Team Event Trophy.

Sponsored Drivers Event Summary

Pro-Am

Ryan Cooper (q. n/a) – Due to practice being cut short, he was unable to get many practice laps couldn’t get the car right for the track and didn’t qualify in the top 32.

Kirsty Widdrington (q.20) – Had a good practice session and went into qualifying with confidence and managed to qualify 20th, she was knocked out in the top 32 by Nick Brady.

Mark Annette (q.24) – Only managed 3 practice runs and qualified 24th with his first qualifying run. His 2nd qualifying run had to be aborted due to an unknown issue. After attempts to fix it, he had to pull out of battles due to being unable to fix the car.

Pro

Conor Shanahan (q.9) – After an up and down practice session with little issues with the car he ended up lending his car to his older brother and borrowed John O’Hare’s S15. After no practice in this car he managed to put in an amazing qualifying run and ended in 9th place. After going through sudden death (top 24) he ended up against Simon Perry in the top 8 and was knocked out.

Jack Shanahan (q.21) – Jack had issues all through practice and ended up in Conor’s S13 where he managed to get a run together and got 21st place. He fought his way to top 8 where he faced Oliver Evans who was the driver of the weekend so far and Oliver ended up winning this battle as well leaving jack out in the Top 8.

Dean Barber (q.19) – After some ok practice Dean managed to get to grips with the new set-up of the car and put in a solid qualifying run getting him into the top 24 ending in 19th place. He went on to battle Danny Grundy who unfortunately knocked him out.

Round 2

Round 2 of the British Drift championship saw #teamturbosmart head to Teesside Autodrome.

On the run up to Round 2, our drivers didn’t know what to expect with the introduction of walls to Teesside for the 1st time. On top of this the weather didn’t know what to do and in true fashion, the day before the event it was patchy so wasn’t looking up. When Saturday came around the weather seemed improved, still overcast but dry; we were happy with that.

Pro-am drivers had 3 hours of practice before going straight into qualifying and unlike round 1 it ran a lot smoother with very little time loss.

Ryan Cooper was the only #teamturbosmart driver to qualify, with the others missing out by a couple of places and the scoring being extremely tight. Ryan went on to get knocked out in the top 32 battle, unfortunately.

Onto Sunday and the weather looked bad, with patchy rain, a wet track and dark clouds. When practice started the track was full wet but the clouds seemed to brighten up ¼ of the way through and the track then dried really fast bringing back some good fast conditions.

By the time Qualifying came around the weather had completely changed to blistering sunshine and perfect conditions.

There was some rivalry between the Shanahan Brothers with Jack getting top spot by 3 points over his younger brother Conor.

Anthony came 9th with some amazing runs but Dean Barber was, unfortunately, a few points outside the top 24 as there were only a few points separating the field. Anthony, unfortunately, didn’t go on any further than the top 24 due to coming in too hot in his 2nd run and spinning out.

Jack and Conor both progressed to the top 4 with Matt Carter and Martin Richards. Both the battles were amazing with some incredibly close chase runs which left the final to be Conor vs Matt.

Jack was unable to make it to the podium this time due to Martin doing 2 perfect runs and just having the advantage.

Conor, unfortunately, had a little issue with an oil leak appear after his first run and subsequently had to retire giving Matt 1st and Conor 2nd.

Team Turbosmart Drivers Results

Pro
Conor Shanahan (Qualified 2nd, Finished 2nd)
Jack Shanahan (Qualified 1st, Finished 4th)
Anthony Galvin (Qualified 9th)
Dean Barber (Qualified 27th)

Pro-Am
Ryan Cooper (Qualified 27th)
Kirsty Widdrington (Did not qualify)
Mark Annette (Did not qualify)

Here is a handy self-help guide to helping you with your Turbosmart install and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get here. Turbosmart recommends that you get your products fitted and tuned by a qualified technician. If you choose to install the product yourself, ensure you have all the necessary tools and technical knowledge to perform this task.

Thank you for picking up the latest Turbosmart catalogue. As we look back on 25 fantastic years of innovation and growth, we continue to look towards the future as we release some revolutionary new products that will cement our reputation as innovators and market leaders.

Please contact us here and fill out a quick form so that our team can efficiently help you!

Nearly 30 years ago, I embarked on this incredible journey of founding Turbosmart, and as we step into 2024, I've never been more proud of the Turbosmart team. We are on the verge of our most exciting chapter yet, as we unveil a monumental achievement—our new line of cutting-edge Turbochargers. Turbosmart is more than just a business; it's a community of enthusiasts dedicated to constant innovation in our products, support, and service. Thank you for being so supportive, and here's to another year of innovation and achievement with Turbosmart! #Engineered to Win!

Irish Drift

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About Turbosmart

From our humble beginnings to establishing ourselves as a global brand, Turbosmart is well on track to lead the future in turbo technology.

Our engineers build and track-test all products in-house. Therefore, we ensure we continuously produce the highest-quality, highest-performance Turbochargers, blow-off valves, wastegates, boost controllers, fuel pressure regulators, oil pressure regulators and more. Furthermore, our products are designed and built for track and street applications.

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eBoost2 basic setup & tech tips

eboost2 Setup

Turbosmart's eBoost2

Turbosmart’s eBoost2 is a fully-featured programmable electronic device. If you are a competent, technically-savvy DIY installer, we suggest you carefully read and follow the instructions included with the unit. 

eboost2

Simple Setup Guide

Despite being a state-of-the-art electronic device, an eBoost2 is relatively easy to set up. While we recommend you get your e-Boost2 set up by a qualified technician who will help you get the most out of the product, you can still get the basic functions working for you by following this Quick Start Guide. 

eboost2

1. Set the SP Value

The SP value determines the duty cycle the solenoid will operate at when the gate pressure is reached. This is a value between 0 – 99. The larger the value, the higher the duty cycle, the more air the solenoid will bleed off from the signal to the wastegate, and the more boost the turbocharger will produce.

Start the setup by increasing the SP value to 10. Bring the car onto boost and see what the maximum boost pressure is. Increase the values in increments of 10 until the boost achieved is close to the value desired. Then, increase or decrease the SP value in small increments until the desired boost level is achieved.

The SP value can also be adjusted while the car is on boost; however, the boost pressure will be displayed instead of the SP value being shown.

2. Set the Gate Pressure

The gate pressure is the pressure at which boost pressure begins to act on the wastegate.

This changes the turbocharger’s response and the rate at which the boost increases to the desired boost pressure. The gate pressure will always be lower than the desired boost pressure as the wastegate needs time to open and control exhaust gas flow.

Start by setting the gate pressure 5 PSI below the boost pressure achieved with the corresponding SP value. Bring the car onto boost and check whether there is a boost spike. If there is no boost spike and you want to increase the turbocharger’s response, you can increase the gate pressure until you get a spike, then reduce the gate pressure until the spike is gone.

Alternatively, you can lower the gate pressure to change the ramp rate of the boost. This can be used when the rise in boost is too aggressive and causes undesirable wheel spin.

3. Set the Sensetivity

The sensitivity is how sensitive the eBoost2 is to changes in the boost curve. Under normal circumstances, the sensitivity is left at the factory set level 20. If your boost curve is wavy through the rev range, change the sensitivity to 15. If your boost curve drops off at the end of the rev range, change the sensitivity to 25.

Repeat these steps in all of the boost groups you have selected.

eBoost2 Troubleshooting

After installing the eBoost2 or eBoost STREET, my engine is over-boosting/under-boosting.
• Check that the e-Boost solenoid is installed correctly.
• Ensure the factory boost control solenoid is not connected in the hose between the pressure source and the wastegate actuator
• Ensure the length of the wastegate actuator rod has not been modified; refer to the manufacturer’s specifications.
If the over/under/irregular boost is still occurring…
• Check to see if the eBoost solenoid is not blocked or contaminated with dirt, oil build-up or debris
• Check the joining hoses for splits, cracks or loose connections and ensure they are not blocked, kinked or restricted, particularly if the
the existing hose was reused
• Pressure test the wastegate actuator for leakage, the diaphragm or housing may be cracked or split

If the over/under/ irregular boost is still occurring…
• Ensure the smooth and free operation of the wastegate arm in the turbo exhaust housing.
• Check that the hose between the eBoost and the inlet manifold is not obstructed, broken or kinked.
• Double-check that the OBS is higher than the boost pressure you aim for.
• Check the Blow-off Valve for leakage. Some are used as over-boost valves

If the over/under/ irregular boost is still occurring…
• Gate pressure may be too close to your boost pressure – ensure the correct sensitivity setting.

Here is a handy self-help guide to helping you with your Turbosmart install and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get here. Turbosmart recommends that you get your products fitted and tuned by a qualified technician. If you choose to install the product yourself, ensure you have all the necessary tools and technical knowledge to perform this task.

Thank you for picking up the latest Turbosmart catalogue. As we look back on 25 fantastic years of innovation and growth, we continue to look towards the future as we release some revolutionary new products that will cement our reputation as innovators and market leaders.

Please contact us here and fill out a quick form so that our team can efficiently help you!

Nearly 30 years ago, I embarked on this incredible journey of founding Turbosmart, and as we step into 2024, I've never been more proud of the Turbosmart team. We are on the verge of our most exciting chapter yet, as we unveil a monumental achievement—our new line of cutting-edge Turbochargers. Turbosmart is more than just a business; it's a community of enthusiasts dedicated to constant innovation in our products, support, and service. Thank you for being so supportive, and here's to another year of innovation and achievement with Turbosmart! #Engineered to Win!

Turbosmart Boost Control Range

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Turbosmart prides itself in providing customers with the absolute pinnacle in boost control management. Whether it be for your street or race application, Turbosmart has a range of boost controllers to help you service your needs.

About Turbosmart

From our humble beginnings to establishing ourselves as a global brand. Turbosmart is well on track to lead the future in turbo technology.

Our engineers, build and track test all products in-house. Therefore, we ensure we’re continuously producing the highest quality blow-off valves, wastegates, boost controllers, gauges, pressure regulators, and hoses. For this reason, our products are designed to be used on both track and street applications.

Turbosmart Boost Tee Installation Tutorial

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This installation tutorial is performed on a Mitsubishi Evolution 8 but will apply to most popular vehicle’s.

eBoost2 Basic Setup & tech Tips

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EBoost2 is a fully featured programmable electronic device. 

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