Re: Remote Turbos

[Ken Ames <amesk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The P-47 turbo pipes were also about a foot in diameter also. The remoter 
turbo would work better in steady state rather than going through the gears. 
This is where the P-47 would spend most of it's time - high altitude cruising. 
 
IMHO

Ken Ames

Quoting "" <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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