Turbo V8

[Bruce]

I'm running a 60s series turbo on my 3.8L.
I can't imagine wanting any faster spooling.  I went crazy oversize on the
turbo, looking for some lag, to make it more streetable.   You can only use
soo much tire, on the street.   That and with the dirt that is always on
them, traction is the problem.  Anyway, by the time I'm to the stall / flash
speed of the converter, the engine room is answering the helm.  On a manual
maybe a little more response would be good.
That and with the gas the way it is there is a limit for what is streetable
anyway.
Bruce





From: "Jeremy Gonyou" <jeremygonyou at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Turbo V8
> Well, alot slower than 2, but also alot more available
> HP.  IIRC, and all else equal, the more turbos the
> better for spool up because of less moment of inertia
> (it's easier to spin 2 small wheels than 1 big one).
> Once you get past the thought that this is just plain
> crazy (oil routing, intake, intercooling), the idea
> becomes intrigueing...  I once saw a straight 6 Jag
> with three turbos.
> > hmm.. with 4 turbos would they spool up a lot
> > slower?
> > unless you got small turbos I guess.
> > --- sapearso at rockwellcollins.com wrote:
> > > Hmm, that's a pretty cheap turbo. See lots of them
> > > laying around in the
> > > yards. What about 4 of them on a big motor, say
> > > 8.2L? Is this a good idea,
> > > or something that should just be left alone? It
> > > would sure be different...


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