In a message dated 3/20/01 9:42:19 PM Central Standard Time, bernd@texas.net
writes:
<< OK, one more question to add to that list. If one were to turbocharge ( a
v6 for example) would the turbos provide the necessary back pressure with
huge pipes out the back? In other words, turbos from what I hear, need free
flowing exhaust, but the same free flowing exhaust will kill the torque on
the low end. Does the turbo being there help keep some of that back
pressure in check? (I hope this makes sense)
Best of both words, low end torque with a screaming high end?
-Chris >>
Chris,
Turbos do provide some back pressure. If it were me, I would give up some
low end for mid to top end power that the turbo will provide. Unless you are
planning on using small turbos that spool up faster, then you won't have full
boost till about 2K-2500. With the turbines still lagging behind and not
catching up to the exhuast speed till then, they will provide plenty of back
pressure. Also, get used to a different sound out the exhuast of the turboed
Dakota. The turbos tend to muffle the loud pulses you get from the exhuast
valves opening and slapping shut. It still sounds awesome though. You might
want to check into some sites that deal with factory built turbo cars, like
the Buick GN or the 83-85 Mustang SVO turbo 4 cyl. Hope this helps.
Will
p.s. If you still have more questions, e-mail off the DML directly and if I
can't answer it, I have a friend who can as he owns and works on turbo cars
everyday.
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