variable-geometry turbos, good thing? ...
07-19-2006, 09:10 AM
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variable-geometry turbos, good thing? ...
could this help with lag?<ul><li><a href="http://www.everytime.cummins.com/every/misc/vgt.jsp">http://www.everytime.cummins.com/every/misc/vgt.jsp</a</li></ul>
07-19-2006, 09:21 AM
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wonderful thing, many diesels have them. not widely used on gas engines though
and really no aftermarket offerings for gas applications either.
IIRC there were a few gas turbo cars in the 80s that used them with limited success.
I believe the 997 turbo uses VNT turbos as well
IIRC there were a few gas turbo cars in the 80s that used them with limited success.
I believe the 997 turbo uses VNT turbos as well
07-19-2006, 09:46 AM
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Previously to costly to develop for gas. 997 has a big head start. More...
Not in english but...<ul><li><a href="http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=720150">http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=720150</a</li></ul>
werent there issues with that turbo?
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