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Post by smallandfast on Apr 13, 2015 14:31:12 GMT
Ok I've read through a lot of threads and got a lot of info but I thought I'd throw the question out there, what's needed to turbo? Is there anything unexpected I need to look out for?
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Post by jaydee on Apr 13, 2015 16:13:53 GMT
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Post by captain chaos on Apr 13, 2015 16:47:20 GMT
you will need deep pockets
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Post by smallandfast on Apr 13, 2015 17:26:27 GMT
Thanks for that link, very useful. I'll give it a good read through later on when not at work.
How deep of a pocket are we talking?
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Post by bigkenx on Apr 13, 2015 17:27:47 GMT
And a understanding missis
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Post by jaydee on Apr 13, 2015 17:50:44 GMT
How deep of a pocket are we talking? Pockets so deep the lining chafes your ankles.
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Post by katana on Apr 13, 2015 18:56:56 GMT
How deep of a pocket are we talking? Pockets so deep the lining chafes your ankles. And when you think you've got it sussed with a workable budget .........................you'll need an extension on your pockets to do it properly! Costs vary on specification obviously - MS pipes cheaper than stainless but won't last as long or carry as much weight without adding thickness, likewise inlet manifolds can be MS / stainless / aluminium even plastic each with pro's and cons, Blow through or old skool suck through. My first one I reckoned on £1500 and with engine mods it came closer to £2500!
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Post by smallandfast on Apr 13, 2015 22:30:43 GMT
Jumping jilikers batman! Think I might have to be content with just getting it running sweet and finding some of the lost ponys from over the years of the engine life.
Will probably still head in the turbo direction but in stages,
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Post by rusty on Apr 15, 2015 20:22:19 GMT
What about a supercharger?
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Post by smallandfast on Apr 16, 2015 0:01:37 GMT
Would have though it would be a more complex undertaking
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Post by captain chaos on Apr 16, 2015 6:23:11 GMT
What about a supercharger? a turbo is a supercharger. You probably mean a mechanical compressor
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Post by smallandfast on Apr 16, 2015 12:59:41 GMT
Think that's being abit picky on terminology tbh, mechanical compressors are largely grouped as superchargers, turbos normally grouped as turbochargers. In essence they do the same thing, but in definition turbos aren't superchargers.
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Post by captain chaos on Apr 16, 2015 14:04:21 GMT
in definition turbos aren't superchargers. yes they are.
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Post by katana on Apr 16, 2015 15:16:24 GMT
in definition turbos aren't superchargers. yes they are. Sorry - I have to agree with CC! A centrifugal mechanical supercharger is the same as a turbo - each has a different way of driving the compressor! Down side is the mechanical version is less efficient generally through power absorbed to drive it and both are compromised by heating of the air via compression. A Rootes style mech. blower is even more inefficient but does produce healthy boost from idle up!
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Post by rusty on Apr 16, 2015 16:20:44 GMT
Not wanting to carry an argument on but my initial post wasn't meant to start a debate as to what each item is as I know they both do the same job...my question was more to do with the costs involved in that if fitting a conventional turbo was too expensive, how about a supercharger if its cheaper/more reliable etc etc cause unless your after setting new 1/4 mile times surely even the effect however inefficient from a supercharger may be, its still gonna be enough for the roads...eg the new h2 from kwak
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