v8s_are_slow
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- Sep 30, 2002
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Panama City,
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Back in the old days (around 1997), I didn't hear much talking about things like "x" a/r, garret, hybrid, mitsu, ball bearings, etc. It use to be people just upgarding to 14b's, 16g's, 20g's, etc. Now there so much talk about this and that that I've had a hard time following. Mainly because I've only had one type of turbo for so long. And lately, I've just searched threads to see what people go with as far as a turbo for "x" setup and try to see what works best for them (as I'm sure many others do). But screw all that. I wanna be educated and know for myself.
Can you guys with the turbo knowledge please break down some of the terms and help me (and others) decipher some of what I need to know?
Things such as the difference between a mitsu, garret, etc.
Meanings of .63, . 70 a/r, etc.
Reason you'd want or NOT want to port the turbine inlet or outlet? Or both?
Can someone tell me what a 67 mm inducer is? Or any other size?
What's the difference between a 50, 60 trim, etc.?
What's a 360 degree center thrust bearing?
And so much more I'm not even listing.
When looking at a website such as Slowboy, some of the turbo's have different options and I have no clue why I'd wanna get this or that, and maybe not something else.
There's so much out there I don't know where to begin? And when discussing turbo's, I see so many people bickering that it makes it hard for me to be able to decide for myself. Hoping many of you turbo wisemen can help out and post your knowledge. Thank you!
Scott
Can you guys with the turbo knowledge please break down some of the terms and help me (and others) decipher some of what I need to know?
Things such as the difference between a mitsu, garret, etc.
Meanings of .63, . 70 a/r, etc.
Reason you'd want or NOT want to port the turbine inlet or outlet? Or both?
Can someone tell me what a 67 mm inducer is? Or any other size?
What's the difference between a 50, 60 trim, etc.?
What's a 360 degree center thrust bearing?
And so much more I'm not even listing.
When looking at a website such as Slowboy, some of the turbo's have different options and I have no clue why I'd wanna get this or that, and maybe not something else.
There's so much out there I don't know where to begin? And when discussing turbo's, I see so many people bickering that it makes it hard for me to be able to decide for myself. Hoping many of you turbo wisemen can help out and post your knowledge. Thank you!
Scott