JTStarlet92 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Just wondered about this because I look at turbos and people build threads but don't have a clue what the advantages and disadvantages are of certain turbos? What do people think? I think it would help people decide which turbo would be best suited to setups and the like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sefton-EP91 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Sound like a good idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) I think it would help people decide which turbo would be best suited to setups and the likeThat's the problem, setups vary quite a lot and if you have someone else building the engine it would be best to ask them what they would recommend based on your target HP level.A drag, circuit or street driven motor are all built differently. Well they should be anyway. The best thing is to read compressor flow maps, do a few calculations and work out what turbo will suit you and your application.I did a write up on TGTT a little while a go on how to read compressor flow maps, but stupidly deleted the pictures from photobucket. Although getting numbers and gathering data from a flow map is good, it doesn't give a 100% accurate answer as we all know turbo's vary depending on how efficient the turbine side is, but it does give a good indication of what you are likely to achieve. I'll be willing to write another "How to" on flow maps if someone wants me to? Edited June 15, 2013 by AdamB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 That's the problem, setups vary quite a lot and if you have someone else building the engine it would be best to ask them what they would recommend based on your target HP level. A drag, circuit or street driven motor are all built differently. Well they should be anyway. The best thing is to read compressor flow maps, do a few calculations and work out what turbo will suit you and your application. I did a write up on TGTT a little while a go on how to read compressor flow maps, but stupidly deleted the pictures from photobucket. Although getting numbers and gathering data from a flow map is good, it doesn't give a 100% accurate answer as we all know turbo's vary depending on how efficient the turbine side is, but it does give a good indication of what you are likely to achieve. I'll be willing to write another "How to" on flow maps if someone wants me to? Oh, gone on then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Sounds like a good idea, I can put in quite a bit input if it was needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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