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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