lets see your turbos
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I have all most all of Harlans Old Build on my site......
So ya dont have to Search Matt.
http://itlxlr8.com/images/Harlan/Old%20Twins%20Setup/
Theres Prob about 60-70 pics in there... full size.. 1.9-2.2 MB each.
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So ya dont have to Search Matt.
http://itlxlr8.com/images/Harlan/Old%20Twins%20Setup/
Theres Prob about 60-70 pics in there... full size.. 1.9-2.2 MB each.
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heyzeus!! i never knew a turbo looked so fucked up! doesnt look like u can just put one in in a weekend or after ur engine is built. or am i wrong, is it easier than i thought?
i want a turbo for the fact that i can turn off the boost when im not proving anything lol. and maybe get some better mpg
i want a turbo for the fact that i can turn off the boost when im not proving anything lol. and maybe get some better mpg
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To say the least
It is definitely not a weekend install, even with some of today's high quality kits.
Also you never "turn off the boost." Boost depends on exhaust volume and intake restriction. The latter is pretty universal, so boost roughly depends on exhaust volume. So basically, the more throttle you give it, the earlier and more boost you will get. The only way not to have any boost is to not give it much throttle, say under half. It isn't as on/off as you think, it is very dynamic. At idle you'll have stock vacuum, at half throttle you may have very little vacuum, 3/4 throttle might give you a few psi, and full throttle will give you full boost. It's constantly changing.
Also, you will notice a drop in gas mileage with a turbocharger because of the exhaust restriction it poses. How much depends on the application, I'd say in the ball park of 2-4mpg.
It is definitely not a weekend install, even with some of today's high quality kits.
Also you never "turn off the boost." Boost depends on exhaust volume and intake restriction. The latter is pretty universal, so boost roughly depends on exhaust volume. So basically, the more throttle you give it, the earlier and more boost you will get. The only way not to have any boost is to not give it much throttle, say under half. It isn't as on/off as you think, it is very dynamic. At idle you'll have stock vacuum, at half throttle you may have very little vacuum, 3/4 throttle might give you a few psi, and full throttle will give you full boost. It's constantly changing.
Also, you will notice a drop in gas mileage with a turbocharger because of the exhaust restriction it poses. How much depends on the application, I'd say in the ball park of 2-4mpg.
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wow thank u for clearifying, my friend told me a long time ago that his friend had a turbo ecplise 4 banger that will burn most v8s then when not racing he would have the mpg of a normal 4banger....guess not huh lol
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They don't burn today's V8s stock, in fact it takes a pretty stout turbo 4 to walk on a stock LSX. Not that it isn't possible of course, but the LSX raised the bar yet again. The Eclipse/Talon turbo cars would need to gain about 100hp before they are even close. And his mpg wouldn't be exactly that of the normally aspirated car, but it isn't too far off.
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Apparently I have to reply in order to see any page but the first...I'll edit with my response...
Oh the mods deleted the technical discussion...Anyways...
I absolutely love those valve covers, I'm using the same ones (Except polished) on my 406 SBC. Beautiful, yet expensive.
Oh the mods deleted the technical discussion...Anyways...
I absolutely love those valve covers, I'm using the same ones (Except polished) on my 406 SBC. Beautiful, yet expensive.