Date:         Sat, 8 Dec 2001 09:59:23 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Turbo for 8v I4
Comments: To: gary2a@telusplanet.net, syncro@yahoogroups.com
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In a message dated 12/7/01 9:07:30 PM Pacific Standard Time,
gary2a@telusplanet.net writes:

<< I'm very surprised that a diesel TD manifold could be used in a gas
 application.  I know it will bolt up fine, but diesel and gas are very
 different in the way the manifolds are designed.  Runner length, volume etc.
 If you are thinking of using a diesel turbo on a gas engine, aside from A/R
 ratio, size and other factors, there may be a problem with the oil seal on
 the turbine shaft leaking oil.  Something to do with diesels not making
 vacuum whereas gas engines do, and sucking oil past the seal.  I may be
 wrong on this one. >>

Gary, Sean et al.

Someone else has done something similar in 1986. The VW factory guys did. I
have sent this info to several Listees. I thought it may be of interest to
listmembers-at-large. It is a reprint of an article from VW-Porsche Magazine
(now European Car Magazine). I will post the Callaway air-cooled Vanagon
turbo article soon as well.

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