Hi Mark, hows everything going, long time no see / hear Heath ----- Original Message ----- From: M & J Pacey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:51 AM Subject: Re: TwinCharger
> I have just completed this setup on a 1200 coupe using a Ca18det with a > 2litre toyota supercharger > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Monday, November 05, 2001 4:01 PM > Subject: Re: TwinCharger > > > >List, > >I don't think it would be that expensive, if you already have an > aftermarket computer and higher capacity fuel system. You are just paying > the extra for the s/c and plumbing - and tuning. > > > >It would be quite complicated and take a lot of effort to set up though. > But if it works half decently it might be worth it :P > >I assume that there would be extra non-linear thrust when the turbo hits > it's straps. But on the whole it might be like having a sport sedan NA 6 > litre Chev V8 under the bonnet - that weighs as much as a 4cyl!! > > > >I would like to find out how to do it and what to expect. > >If anyone knows any technical details I'd be happy to hear. > >Geez - you can fit this system into a 1200 coupe sweet! > > > >Still dreaming, > >Nick > >1979 Datsun Stanza > > > >Regards, > >Nick > >> > >> From: andrew smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Subject: Re: TwinCharger > >> Date: 05/11/2001 9:04:53 > >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> Nick, > >> I would forget the supercharged/turbocharged idea as it would be > expensive and hard to setup and take up a lot of room.You could go with a > supercharger only as there are plenty around that will give you the hp you > want.I reckon you'll need at least > >> 400hp to cut the numbers you want.Theres a sr20 powered silvia in perth > with a lysholm srew type supercharger that would have to be one of the > quickest dual purpose cars in the country.This thing makes grunt right thru > the rev range.But these types of > >> superchargers are very expensive.It doesnt matter what type of setup you > have,if you have the hp you want then wet whether driving is going to be a > handfull.With most of the newer hightech ballbearing turbos you probably > wont see a great deal more lag > >> than a standard setup but again these are expensive.Antilag is also > another option if your concerned about exsessive lag.Or you could do what > most of us poor people do and just hiflow the existing turbo and learn to > live with a bit more lag.As for > >> your 8psi question i would tend not to build a turbo that produces the hp > you want at 8psi.I would aim for around 15psi and having a compressor that > is right in the sweet spot that can still run as high as 20-25psi with out > going outside of its > >> efficiency range.Trying to get the same hp out of 8 psi requires a bigger > turbo and will give more lag.Just my opinion anyway. > >> Andrew Smith > >> > >> > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> > >> > List, > >> > > >> > I am in the early stages of considering one of those super-dooper 11-12 > second quarter mile street driven dattos that I keep hearing about. > >> > > >> > This is Maclaren F1 territory! > >> > For Hyundai Excel Money!! > >> > > >> > A concern of mine is that the turbo used to get the required power is > BIG, and consequently turbo lag must be quite a problem in the wet and > rounding 2nd-3rd gear corners up-hill etc.. > >> > > >> > My feeling is that it will train the driver (me) to be a dodgy grandpa > slow-ass around corners, and a public transport user in the wet. > >> > > >> > Has anyone considered a Twin-charger system? This was used on the group > B Lancias and as an aftermarket kit for AW11 MR2's. > >> > A Super-charger is used low-down to cover the lag and give reasonably > linear throttle response. > >> > The Toyota MR2 supercharger is too small but I know that it pumps out > 8PSI max. > >> > > >> > You would have to use a Bluebird shell or something with a big engine > bay HR31GTS-R, Gazelle etc... > >> > > >> > I have two questions; > >> > 1. Is 8PSI enough to get a smooth power band when using a big hi-flow > turbo and an FJ20/SR20DET. > >> > 2. What would be the best way to plumb the S/C in? I am thinking > separate plumbing for both systems with a common intercooler and a butterfly > valve to close off the supercharger at over 8PSI to avoid pressure loss from > the turbo. Any better ideas? > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > Nick > >> > 1979 Datsun Stanza L20 > >> > > >> > This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au > >> > > >> > >> > > > >This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au > > > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
