[Vwdiesel] Up my boost?

Ralph Meyermann ralphmeyermann at gmail.com
Thu Sep 25 02:46:49 PDT 2014


Any idea where to look for parts or ways to increase

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Sep 23, 2014 11:26 PM, <lbaird119 at aol.com> wrote:

> I think a magic wand would be the most appropriate item needed.  :-)
>   You're looking for what everybody wants, more boost over the whole rpm
> range.  Problem is:  A "smaller" turbo, that gives good low end/quick
> boost, tops out and restricts flow at higher rpm.  Likewise, a large one,
> great for top end and even no-waste-gate-needed applications, have nearly
> no boost until mid rpm.  Thus comes in the multi turbo setups or VNT
> turbochargers.
>
>   Depending on the turbo, you start adding heat from the compressing (or
> mostly the friction of attempting to compress) of the intake air.  The
> stock KKK/Garrett turbos start producing enough heat that an intercooler is
> worth it, somewhere around 6-7 psi. I believe it's over 300F @ a bit under
> 60F ambient.  Every degree you take off the intake side, seems to come off,
> 1:1 from the exhaust side.  Not sure just what the boost vs non-boost drop
> is.  The point is to cool it down so that you can then add more fuel, to
> bring it back up, gain power, and still run within save operating limits.
>    Loren
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
> To: VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Tue, Sep 23, 2014 8:15 am
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Up my boost?
>
> I was wondering whats needed to continuously run higher boost, not just on
> heavy throttle? I have a high mount k03 for clearance, need to make it a
> hybrid turbo?
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
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