K26 efficiency

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Well, sure, many consider the K24 an "upgrade" to the K26, but it depends how 
you look at it...turbo charging, as in camshaft design, suspension design, or 
all areas of automotive application, is a compromise between different 
results.  There is no such thing as the perfect turbo, there is a turbo that 
is the best compromise between different factors.

That compromise in the K24 is a trade for faster spool up, giving up flow in 
return.  So, if you are looking for hp under 225 and essentially no turbo 
lag, the K24 is a good choice.  IME, max boost past 12psi or so in the 10v is 
diminishing return- the K24 trading pressure for heat and restriction past 
that point.  Granted, a larger IC will help offset the intake air temp 
increase, but the small AR ratio and turbine size are relatively restrictive, 
and power past 5500rpm will be severely compromised compared to the K26.  Due 
to the K24's smaller dimensions, about 30% smaller, it will limit it to a 
good low rpm performer, giving that torquey, fast response feel

Javad
80tq.com

In a message dated 10/28/2001 8:57:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
avim at pacbell.net writes:

<< Javad,
 Now that we got the poop on the K26 (thank you!), how about the same for the
 K24...............
 
 TIA
 
 Take care,
 Avi >>