TD turbo questions

BX Tech talk
rutter123
Over 2k
Posts: 2695
Joined: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:54 pm
Location: South Lincs
My Cars: 90 Bx Tzd turbo ven red 295k
74 D Super 5 black
05 Volvo V50 2.0d 180k
65 Peugeot Boxer work van 280k
x 137

TD turbo questions

Post by rutter123 »

Of the 2 different types of turbo's fitted which is the better unit, the KKK Borg Warner or the Garrett? Is turbo fitment associated with fuel pump fitments CAV or Bosch? Why did Citroen mix and match was it a money saving scheme?
90 BX Tzd turbo 294k SORN undergoing major surgery
90 BX Tzd turbo estate 46k awaiting surgery
65 Peugeot Boxer Van the new workhorse
52 Toyota Rav4 180k Bulletproof Jap reliability
User avatar
Jaba
1K Away
Posts: 1936
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:54 am
Location: Usually in the garage
My Cars: BX GTi, C3 Auto
x 88

Re: TD turbo questions

Post by Jaba »

Depends what is meant by better I suppose. If you want to tweak the settings for more power then Bosch is offers more adjustments but you can tweak the fuel quantity on the CAV as well.
Not sure about the turbos. I have tried the Garrett but found it difficult to tweak the boost compared with KKK.
I think the Bosch is more tolerant of vegoil than the CAV/Rotodiesel.
From my point of view I would be happy to stay with whatever is actually on the car.
No idea why Citroen had more than one supplier, perhaps it was a question of availability.
The Joy of BX with just one Citroën BX to my name now. Will I sing Bye Bye to my GTI or will it be Till death us do part.