Turbo stuff

Charlie Smith charlie at elektro.cmhnet.org
Mon Sep 10 12:09:43 EDT 2001


Earlier, Tom wrote:
> 
  [  ...  ]
> If you want the latest, look at the Garrett GT series. These are a couple
> percent more efficient for a given flow and offer ball bearing center
> sections. At the same time, if you weigh in price perhaps a few percent
> efficiency isn't worth the additional cost... the trick is to make the most
> of what you have with careful tuning and optimizing restrictions to flow
> before bolting on the Gucci stuff. Airflow, not boost is what makes power.
> Good engine management is crucial also.. ditch the CIS, it is evil.

You ought to get Graydon Stuckey talking about ditching the CIS.  He did
just that a few years ago with his I5 10V turbo engine.  With very
good results I might add.  

Rinnng  ....   ring.   Graydon, are you there?

    - Charlie





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