Re: turbo charger kit

[farna@xxxxxxx]

I took a look at the sight. I've considered remote mounting before, but in a acr you still have space problems. On a street only truck it isn't that much of a problem though. Take mounting in on a Javelin. Where would you put it? The only place I can think of is under the rear seat. Cut a big hole in the floor and make a raised area under the seat for the turbo. Make sure you use some heat shield insulation between the seat and floor!! Well, I'm not sure there is room under the Javelin seat like it is on some of the Americans and big cars -- might have to do away with the back seat! Or you could throw a fuel cell in the trunk and drop the stock gas tank. Okay for a show or race car, but not very good for a daily driver. 

The only thing I really don't like is the air filter under the car. I'd plumb a tube up to the inside of a quarter panel or somewhere it wouldn't be so exposed. If there is room under the vehicle it's easier than an underhood install regardless. 

You lose a little thermal efficiency because the exhaust gas isn't as hot. I've always been told the hotter the gasses going into the turb the more efficient it will be. But the ease of installation should negate some of those losses, at least if you just want modest boost (5-15 psi). Might make a difference in the 15-25 psi range. Some WWII fighters used a remote mounted turbo. The P-47 Thunderbolt has one under the rear of the fuselage, sort of between the rear of the wing and tail. 

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> Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 11:15:13 -0800 (PST)
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> Subject: turbo charger kit
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> Saw a turbo offered by Squires Turbo Systems
> (www.ststurbo.com) that mounts where the muffler
> should be. Takes it out of the engine bay confines and
> looks real trick. Pros-no cooler needed as it uses the
> airflow to cool it plus a universal application. Cons-
> It sits right where water can splash around the
> intake, though they have a water sock, plus you have
> to run a long oil line.
> Check it out as it looks real trick sitting right
> there by the axle.....Russ

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