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Date:         Fri, 18 Oct 2002 08:53:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill N <freeholder@STARBAND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill N <freeholder@STARBAND.NET>
Subject:      Re: Increasing horsepower
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Hey, I live at 4500', so I can get the same effect (denser charge of air) just by driving to
Tucson, which is 2500'.  Makes a big difference.  My van rocks at sea level.  Plus, it's windy
here, so if scoops help (don't go there) I could get some boost just driving upwind.


Bill


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
>
> The principle is the same. A turbine (turbo) takes in air, and using
> centrifugal force compresses the air which exits the compressor into the
> airflow system of the engine. Thus the charge of air for the fuel is
> more dense, and there fore needs more fuel for proper fuel/air ratio.
> Greater amount of fuel/air into the cylinder means more power for the
> same displacement.
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