Turbo Bypass

[Greg Hermann]

>In a message dated 8/16/98 11:07:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>marchildon at usa.net writes:
>
>>
>>  I was wondering if this would apply if it where a Vortech supercharger
>>  instead of the turbo.
>>
>Sure, why not?   Ya have the thing spinning at stellar rpm, then open the
>butterfly(s) and feed the engine air.  Required hardware would prolly be: lots
>of traction, *industrial strength" head & neck support, forged pistons and a
>very capable knock retard system.
>Can you use a turbo intercooler with a vortech?
>GL
>Mike V.
 You bet. an intercooler with a Vortech would work just fine. Just don't
forget to correct the pulley ratio for the higher mass flow you're going to
see through the engine if intercooled at the same boost. (otherwise, you'll
lose some boost)
 Regards, Greg