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Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-24-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
Oh my! Alas, all that you speak of is far...

Oh my! Alas, all that you speak of is far beyond my budget.

I'll stick with the turbo. I can get to the 300hp range for less than 2k, and it's quite easy to work with.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-24-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
Most likely. The thing is, the TurboCoupe...

Most likely.

The thing is, the TurboCoupe came stock with a small turbo and 15psi. (9.5 in low boost) I see full boost (18) at around 2500rpm.

The gains verses what I have right now would...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-24-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
Ah, I see. *smirk* And here is where I make...

Ah, I see.

*smirk* And here is where I make a confession.

When I can afford it, I fill the tank with premium. And there is where the turbo is at it's best. (Or rather, most fun)

18psi, 200...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-24-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
For the times that you need it, such as merging...

For the times that you need it, such as merging on a rather fast highway.

Same logic could be said as to why don't you switch to a really really tiny throttle body if you don't really ever use WOT...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-24-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
The thing is, with all those things about the...

The thing is, with all those things about the turbo, this all assumes that you're using the turbo all the time.

If you don't use the turbo, none of those problems come into play.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-18-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
There's also the matter that I highly doubt that...

There's also the matter that I highly doubt that in EPA tests, they make sure not to use the turbo.

When you engage the turbo, you jam more air into the engine, and therefore more gas to keep the...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-17-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
How does the turbo leech power? The only thing I...

How does the turbo leech power? The only thing I can think of is the extra power to pump the oil to the turbo, and that's minimal.

Exhaust gas energy is wasted in a car, and that's all that the...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-17-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,182
Posted By Wyldesoul
Wouldn't a blower be very bad for fuel mileage? ...

Wouldn't a blower be very bad for fuel mileage? The turbo would likely be better, because it only kicks on when you're pushing lots of exhaust gas through there. The super is belt driven so it...
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