Re: Blower vs. turbo

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Tue Mar 30 1999 - 19:32:00 EST


Or, you can change the pulley on "Centrifugal Supercharger" (Vortech or
Paxton) in a matter of minutes for similar gains. And on a Paxton, add the
PaxTrac Fluid for an extra pound of boost as well. (And of course add the
Octane boosters before you ping your motor to death.)

:)

----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Delgado <dadoctah@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Blower vs. turbo

>
> One *major* advantage of a turbo is that the wastegate (and thus boost
> pressure) is easily adjustable with a screwdriver or even electronically
from
> the cab. So you can go from streetwise 6-8 psi set-up to a strip ripping
15-??
> psi by just dumping a can or 2 of octane boost in the gas tank and
adjusting
> the wastegate.
>
> Dr. Pat
>



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