intercooling takes a lot of credit for the higher boost figures also.
cooling the intake charge reduces detonation and therefore allows higher
boost settings.
on 4/26/00 12:56 PM, Steven T. Ekstrand at cyberlaw@earthlink.net wrote:
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>
> I've seen the 2.2L fours take ungodly amounts of boost (I witnessed 24lbs
> on several occassions) on the drag strip with proper precautions (extra
> fuel, timing adjustments, forged pistons with lower compression).
>
> Steve Ekstrand, Pasadena, CA Driver: '00 Dakota CC SLT+ 4.7L 3.92SG 255's
> and Shelby Lancer #485 ---The Boost Monster! With a blown trans... :-(
> Stacey's Driver: '00 Inferno Red Intrepid ES-3.2L-24V Autostick w/Leather
> Race Car: 69 1/2 Road Runner 440-6 (ex-NHRA SS/GA future B or C/SA???)
> Project Car: 69 Barracuda Notchback (Orig. 318, now 360w/Edelbrock Heads)
> Homepage: http://sites.netscape.net/professormopar/homepage
>
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