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>Is KKK online? Do they make one of those variable geometry turbos?

Be careful with "KKK", it could start another "PC" debate for those
sensitive folks

>Could anyone explain to me what a ball bearing turbo is? I'm looking
>at some funny ad for a Z3, it says:

>	VATN, self contained/lubricating, Ball Brg. Turbo
>	Full boost by 1800RPM, eliminating lag
>	Better economy due to no exhaust back pressure under light loads
>	Full OBD II compatible

Yeah, I saw that ad too, back of European Car, was very intrigueing.
We MUST find out more.... could be a great addition to the NA engines.

>0-60 in 4.9sec for the Z3 turbo kit. Supposedly a "non-conventional"
>turbo. Is uses the variable vane system I've heard of from other
>turbo companies, Aerodyne being one of the suppliers and also Garrett.
>Do KKK over a turbo along these lines? How does this turbo vary from
>the "standard" types? How do they get no back pressure? Is the exhaust
>vanes or the impellers changed during spin-up?

>G.
>- -- 
>"a thousand miles from here, there is another person smiling"
>1990 Turbo (200t, MAC13A ECU, 1.4-1.6 bar, FWD auto)
>name   : gerard van vught