Remote Turbos

[farna@xxxxxxx]

As stated, it's not as efficient as an under hood mounted turbo, but remote 
turbos DO work and have been used for years. P-47 Thunderbolt -- in lower 
fuselage behind the wing, about 10' (or more) from exhaust ports. The ones that 
company makes for trucks is about 5-6' away from the ports. I'm sure it's not as 
efficient as under the hood, but obviously is enough to make some power! I 
forget the website, but look through the posts and look at it if you doubt!! It 
just seems like everyone is saying "it won't work" (or won't work good enough to 
be worthwhile) when it's obvious it DOES (and apparently IS). Better under the 
hood? you betcha! Just not always feasible. The truck application doesn't add 
back pressure to the system -- they remove the muffler. The turbo quiets the 
exhaust instead. 


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