turbos

[David Randall]

Generally, turbocharging an engine increases the stress on the motor.
Any weak points that exist in the motor prior to turbocharging are prime
targets for failure.  

Controlling the "mix" on a turbocharged engine is far more critical than
a naturally aspirated engine because the tolerances to failure are much
smaller.  By controlling the "mix", I mean, fuel, air and spark.  All of
those things need to be planned out in advance, otherwise testing your
newly running turbocharged engine will likely result in a pile of
unusable metal.

There have been many good suggestions from other listee's about
procedure, but I'd have to say that making a custom turbo setup that
you'd have to pull every time you do emissions would be a pain.  

Simple turbo setups can be installed on a car with little to no
modification if boost levels are kept below 4 psi.  That however, limits
the fun.

Dave Randall
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