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Dec 16, 2006 17:44:29 GMT
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expensive though as there just a tad rare  started stripping the engine down got the fuel pump, oil pump and dizzy off ready for rebuilding/replacement got all the head bolts out and the thing wouldnt budge despite jumping on the exhaust manifold |
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Samage
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Dec 16, 2006 18:09:48 GMT
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Twin-twincharging. The way forward (although I've only seen it done once. On a pontiac drag car.)
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Dec 16, 2006 18:14:00 GMT
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I've gone for supercharging, because it's different....and who else remembers Robbie Coltrane driving that gorgeous 1930's Mercedes on TV a few years ago!
Having said that there's an interesting tech series running in Retro Ford over the next couple of months where they're going to turbo a Crossflow...be interested in seeing how that one comes out......
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Dec 16, 2006 19:01:46 GMT
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ive yet to buy this months retro ford i never seem to have money when i go near the papershop |
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Hirst
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This avatar is inaccurate, I've never shaved that closely
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Dec 16, 2006 21:58:12 GMT
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I've been investigating this too as i've got a spare 1300cc 4K engine for my Kp. After talking to and letting my engine builder mate have a look at the R1 carbs I have he says they will take upto about 1 bar of pressure maybe more. I was going to be looking for a GT15 turbo as these are ball bearing so spool up real quick and seem to be a popular choice for small engines (it's the turbo of choice for the guys that turbo the cinquecento). HKS in the 80s made a turbo kit for the 4K engine which runs at 0.4 bar! No idea what turbo it was though. Obviously unavailable now. |
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Dec 16, 2006 22:49:57 GMT
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Although turbo is more plumbing it the way to go, find a small T2/3 (metro, uno or a renault 5) more will suit your purposes lag will be small and manageable. Supercharge will be heavier and I don't like em! Driven a few superchaged cars including a 350Z with a stillen superchager conversion and I just don't like the way they drive. Nothing beats the kick you get when the turbo kicks in plus the noise is way better  |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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zeus
Part of things
Penguins steal your sanity
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Dec 16, 2006 23:02:35 GMT
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Supercharger, power low down where you need it, then a turbo for the high end.
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Dec 16, 2006 23:08:16 GMT
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I've been investigating this too as i've got a spare 1300cc 4K engine for my Kp. After talking to and letting my engine builder mate have a look at the R1 carbs I have he says they will take upto about 1 bar of pressure maybe more. I was going to be looking for a GT15 turbo as these are ball bearing so spool up real quick and seem to be a popular choice for small engines (it's the turbo of choice for the guys that turbo the cinquecento). HKS in the 80s made a turbo kit for the 4K engine which runs at 0.4 bar! No idea what turbo it was though. Obviously unavailable now. There was one on the auctions the other month mate sold for about 160,000YEN!!!!! Also had the chance of buying the manifold and turbo from the guy i brought my pistons from. When i looked into it would be cheaper for me to build a simple log type manifold and buy a GT15 from ebay. |
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Why people with welders shouldn't be allowed recreational drugs  |
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Dec 16, 2006 23:29:39 GMT
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Or just put a 1600+ X-flow in it.  Which really would be a lot less hassle. what Say U. ?? |
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Dec 16, 2006 23:36:22 GMT
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i say yes, you find me a x'flow locally at the right price
saying that there was one about 40 miles away for next to nothing
oooooooooooooh PLAN hope its still there (i have a pick up for the next few weeks so could collect it haha)
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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no turbo no charger, just get it revved up to 10.000rpm
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diff
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definately supercharger.... whats bad about the constant whine you get, and besides all the chavs want turbos.
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SidewaysGTM
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Spending my time at the Race track, Pub or in an Engine
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Dec 17, 2006 13:16:52 GMT
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Ive gone Charger,,, I'm a big fan of it  Only thing that puts me off turbos is the extra heat. Chargers have started to get more development now and are getting alot better WEST |
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Live life sideways, Honda Powered GTM Coupe, you better belive it GTM Coupe VTEC Constant progression and acceleration 67' Triumph Vitesse 2ltr [finally decided what to do with it, at the planning stage] 92' Mini nearly std [SOLD and Missed] GTM ownersclub forum |
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lebowski
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Hillman Avenger, Clan Clover
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Dec 17, 2006 14:12:34 GMT
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Definately turbo.
Re-con Metro T3 for sale by the way ;D ;D ;D
On a more serious note, I would go for a turbo. A log type manifold would be easy enough to make and there are more turbo's than superchargers available for small engines I think. Largely a case of personal preference though, both can give a similar performance increase.
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