[Vwdiesel] Up my boost?

Ralph Meyermann ralphmeyermann at gmail.com
Sat Sep 27 04:27:00 PDT 2014


Where can I purchase this android? And directions for installation?

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Sep 27, 2014 5:13 AM, "Ralph Meyermann" <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mostly a little more oomph when needed with cooler egt and a bit better
> fuel economy under cruise rpms
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
> On Sep 25, 2014 9:16 AM, <lbaird119 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Increase what exactly?  Mileage?  EGT? Boost?  Cooling? Boost range?
>>   Gotta figure out where you want to be when you get there before you
>> start on the trip.  :-)  You could go with modifying what you have, which
>> might well do what you want.  You'd want to mod the wastegate either by
>> changing the spring or with a bleed-off "controller" to allow more boost.
>> Then you need to modify the blow-off valve on the intake side.  If you
>> don't have 2 1/2 to 3 inch exhaust already, you'll want to start there.  It
>> will give better response and lower EGT.
>>
>>   If that's not enough for you then look for a VNT turbo to put on it but
>> there may be major fitment issues since the VW ones come with the exhaust
>> manifold as part of the turbine housing.  Then you consult Andrew Libby's
>> modifications for making one work properly, with mechanical control.
>>
>>   Intercoolers are everywhere.  Where to put it and plumbing it in are
>> the hard parts!
>>      Loren
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
>> To: LBaird119 at aol.com <lbaird119 at aol.com>
>> Cc: VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>> Sent: Thu, Sep 25, 2014 2:46 am
>> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Up my boost?
>>
>>
>> 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
>> eavy throttle? I have a high mount k03 for clearance, need to make it a
>> ybrid turbo?
>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
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