[atsakiri at ford.com]

> > I'm trying to asses the potential for a forced induction system to
> > get about 20 more HP out of the 4 cyl engine.....
> 
> Say what?  There is no way to get 20 more hp from a 4 cyl engine (the 
> 2.5L injected "slant-four" from Chrysler, right?) with induction mods 
> unless you add a turbo.  You *might* get as much as 3-5 hp at high 
> speeds if you manage to design a very good forced system, but that 
> will really only have an effect at speeds of 50+ mph.  You can get a 
> couple more ponies just by making a better, higher-flowing airbox, or 
> cooling the air coming in (or keeping it cool, once it is cool), but 
> the forced-air idea is not going to yield that kind of power 
> increase.
  
I'm confused.  What's the definition of "forced induction?"
I took it to mean mechanically supercharged or turbocharged.

Anthony Tsakiris

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