RE: New type turbo in SCC

["Dave Eaton" <Dave.Eaton@clear.net.nz>]

1) if it doesn't use the exhaust gas, it ain't a turbo, it's a supercharger
2) if it's compressing the intake charge, then you have a heat problem.  by
definition.

dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q

> -----Original Message-----
> Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 21:32:04 -0500
> From: Frederick Smith <smitty@pcrealm.net>
> Subject: New type turbo in SCC
>
> Q-List,The latest Sport Compact Car (April) has a write-up on a new
> Garrett Turbo. Doesn't work of the exhaust manifold. The turbine wheel
> is driven by a hydraulic motor, no waste gate required
> either. Boost can
> be controled by a valve regulating the drive oil. Can be mounted
> anywhere the supply and return lines will reach. (Say where
> the battery
> is on the 4kq drawing fresh cool air from the vent area near the
> windshield).
> Obvious benefits, no turbo cooking the intake.Can use the coupe GT
> exhaust manifold/down pipe or tubular headers. Boost limit
> controlled by
> dump valve. It was being developed for diesel trucks but has attracted
> the interest of "tuners". Read the article and your
> imagination will do
> the rest. Sounds like it has potential!