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A larger turbo increases the volumetric effciency
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
on May 28, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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That's what most people said from what I have read.
posted by Obeeone
on May 28, 2009 at 06:02 PM
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of the engine.
Larger turbos allow the engine to move larger volumes of air.
A larger exhaust wheel allows the engine to have less backpressure and this allows the engine to move more air without making as much pressure.
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10 psi larger turbo more power?
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Obeeone
17:22:11 05/28/09
yes and no
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gt300zxtt
17:32:24 05/28/09
Thanks.
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Obeeone
17:43:19 05/28/09
30* F can make a discernible difference while driving
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LJZTT
17:43:58 05/28/09
I think im going to have to break open my thermo book.
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Obeeone
17:51:50 05/28/09
Another good read is Maximum Boost by Corky Bell
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ConVerTT
18:07:12 05/28/09
yeah have read that one, been a while though. Good book tho (n/m)
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Obeeone
18:10:04 05/28/09
I've got both; both good books :)
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yobobrox
01:03:50 05/29/09
Bigger turbo will always make more power at the same boost
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
17:55:57 05/28/09
That's what most people said from what I have read.
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Obeeone
18:02:42 05/28/09
A larger turbo increases the volumetric effciency -
Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
18:21:36 05/28/09
Yes thanks.
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Obeeone
20:03:07 05/28/09
I want to add something to this.......
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
21:21:57 05/28/09
Nice explanation; thanks (n/m)
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yobobrox
01:06:40 05/29/09
If you are making more exhaust pressure with N20
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AZHeat
11:32:23 05/29/09
Only so much air can get through the turbine wheel and the
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
14:21:39 05/29/09
Re: That's what most people said from what I have read.
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sparkie
13:40:17 05/29/09
"amount" of air determines power
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BobbyT
18:40:56 05/28/09
Re: 10 psi larger turbo more power?
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sparkie
13:46:20 05/29/09
Wow! I respecfully dis-agree with your first statement
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
17:18:00 05/29/09
Here is the engine flow formula
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sparkie
22:11:25 05/29/09
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