I've never seen a turbo mounted like this before.

Now the questions are:

1: is it functional?

2: how bad is the lag?

I see no reason why it wouldn't "work" for some basic notion of function...

I'd like to see the hot pipe insulated.

I have to imagine that with only a turbo to quiet it, that it would be a really annoying sound two feet from your head.

Lag? Suitable to the vehicle, I'm guessing. Wouldn't want to autocross it, but I bet it spools up in time to help merge onto the freeway...

I feel okay chucking out these notions due to the absurdity of the installation. I have no practical turbo experience, and no surplus of knowledge.

I'm pretty sure lag is not his biggest problem.

Bonus points for creativity. Minus 2 for not using a Greenbriar.

The first bird he sucks into that thing is gonna have a bad time.

Why bother with an intercooler with that much ducting?

Looks cosmetic to me. I dont see any plumbing for oil lines.

The world needs more external turbos.

Knurled wrote: Why bother with an intercooler with that much ducting?

I was wondering the same thing.

Otherwise, it's not really any different than the STS rear-mounted turbo set-up. Apparently the lag isn't as bad as one would think.

mazdeuce wrote: The world needs more external turbos.

QFT

If you're running a turbo like that it needs to be YUGE. It's like walking around with your penis out. It's gotta be worth looking at, or were calling the cops.

Seems kinda silly on a vehicle with a lot of fairly protected room under the floor. The charge pipe could also be a lot shorter by going through the roof (or side) and doghouse instead of all the way around the body.

BrokenYugo wrote: Seems kinda silly on a vehicle with a lot of fairly protected room under the floor. The charge pipe could be a lot shorter by going through the roof (or side) and doghouse instead of all the around the body.

Well, like the guy on ClubSi said years back, what's the point of modifying your car if nobody knows about it?

(Oh MAN we laughed our asses off at that guy)

I like it in a LOL way. That van makes me smile.

In reply to NordicSaab:

I bet it could get away with oil lines... For a while at least There were some aerocharger brand turbos that had sealed oil chambers I think. Nice and cool up there, and it's not going to actually be working much anyway.

I think it's cool in a stupid way

cmcgregor wrote: The first bird he sucks into that thing is gonna have a bad time.

Yeah a cone filter on the inlet would be a good idea, if it is actually functional.

I like it!

I'm a little weird though.

NGTD wrote:

cmcgregor wrote: The first bird he sucks into that thing is gonna have a bad time.

Yeah a cone filter on the inlet would be a good idea, if it is actually functional.

That and all the dust it will eat with no filter will wreck the top end in a few months.

I'd be surprised if it was actually connected and functional. I think the owner is just doing it for fun.

I could not, not start up a conversation with that man after seeing that roof mounted turbo setup. I have no idea how long the conversation would last, but it would have to happen.

I should do stupid more.

Looks like a really simple version of the STS turbo system.

EDIT: As Ian F already said...

New challenge trend.

In reply to Woody:

Greenbrier

this must be the solution when your BOV isnt loud enough to let everyone know you have a turbo van...