is there such a thing as a K25?

Tony Lum tlum at flash.net
Fri Jan 25 15:39:47 EST 2002


At 01:25 AM 1/25/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>I know of the K24 and K26 for the Audi applications.  I've also heard of
>K27 and even K28's from the Porsche circles.  Them are some big ole'
>turbos, btw.
>
>Some on this list have swapped between K24 and K26, to try to find a good
>balance between (either) top end power and a early boost onset.
>
>I was wondering if there was such a thing as a K25?  Seems like it might
>not be a bad idea, to split the difference between the two
>options.  (Kinda like a .40S&W is sorta in between a 9mm and a .45ACP.)
>
>Or, if there is no such thing, then perhaps one of Javad's hybrid turbos
>would be a similar option.
>
>Is that even a good idea, to split the difference between a K24 and K26?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken

Hi Ken,

My mechanic is trying that one.  Using my overhauled K24 as a model, he's
building a turbo with K24 like hot side with a K26 cold side.  He hasn't
finished yet, so no performance data yet.

Regards,

Tony




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