daily driver turbo?
#1
daily driver turbo?
what kind of turbo would you look for just for a daily driver that isn't geared towards max power, but instead starts spooling earlier in the rpm range?
the only thing changing for this from pete's turbo grocery list would be the turbocharger itself correct?
everything else would remain the same
thanks for any input
the only thing changing for this from pete's turbo grocery list would be the turbocharger itself correct?
everything else would remain the same
thanks for any input
#7
RE: daily driver turbo?
how does that work?
because wouldn't you need to press the gas less as a result of it spooling faster/earlier
since majority of the time in city driving, its not like your shifting at 4500 rpms everytime
because wouldn't you need to press the gas less as a result of it spooling faster/earlier
since majority of the time in city driving, its not like your shifting at 4500 rpms everytime
#9
RE: daily driver turbo?
Okay a turbo can increase gas milage because during highway driving you are not "in boost" but the turbo is still spinning, and it makes it lots easier for the engine to get air. Easier way to understand........ if the turbo is too small it will be reaching boost at an earlier RPM, and when u boost you use more fuel....my turbo civic got 45+ MPG on the highway @ 65mph.....No boost but the turbo still spins, and atomizes the air making it easier for the engine to use.
Long story short. Take any turbo charged car...Drive it and go EASY on the throttle...if you never hit boost your gas milage will be great....if u punch it, gas goes bye bye......boost means more air, which means more fuel to make more power...... Got it?
Long story short. Take any turbo charged car...Drive it and go EASY on the throttle...if you never hit boost your gas milage will be great....if u punch it, gas goes bye bye......boost means more air, which means more fuel to make more power...... Got it?
#10
RE: daily driver turbo?
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how does that work?
because wouldn't you need to press the gas less as a result of it spooling faster/earlier
how does that work?
because wouldn't you need to press the gas less as a result of it spooling faster/earlier
And to elaborate a little further on what Pete said, you need to understand that turbos run on "load." The amount of boost and quickness of spool are both determined by how much load you're putting on the motor. Think of it this way, when I take my daily drive to work, I only use about 30-40% throttle. If I hit 30% throttle, I can take the car all the way to redline without ever getting into boost. However, if I get on it and hit 40%+ throttle, the boost is going to kick in. Does that make sense?
And yes, a t25 is a quick lil bastard