Sane boost on a gasser might be closer to 8 psi max. I'd definitely opt for an intercooler and water injection to deter detonation, which will definitely kill any unsuspecting gasser. I'm still considering the turbo option while I wait for a suitable turbodiesel engine to swap in there. On 8/16/05, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com> wrote: > Zoltan: > From what I'm reading about engine internals in the book "Maximum > Boost", I don't think I should have any problems with the turbo > overstressing the engine (if I keep to sane boost levels -- 7-10psi). > > Chris: > It's a garrett something-25 with a .61 A/R. I think $400 for it is a > decent price. |
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