Want to sell that turbo? Once of the ongoing threads at STD is VNT control with analog inputs. With the 85 and later diesels you get a rack, rpm, boost and pedal position from analog devices. I've looked into actuators, voice coils are the way to go, lots of power and completely linear.
http://superturbodiesel.com/std/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31 I had also looked at the CC servo unit but I do not believe it can put out enough power OR act fast enough but it would make for a nice OEM looking solution. -Rolf Mitch Haley wrote: > John Robbins wrote: > >> How is that one controlled? I imagine it is electrically actuated. >> > > Yep, it's got a bazillion pin computer interface connector on it. > I would so love to have a PIC computer built for it, with a couple > of knobs in the cockpit to set max boost in first gear and otherwise. > That way I could tune it to not quite break the tires loose in > first and second gear, should be quite quick from 0-60 that way. > > Maybe add a switch to tell it to run the vanes wide open at less > than half throttle for normal driving, and be able to flip the > switch to tell it to try to keep the turbo spinning for a > performance mode. I don't think running 15-20 psi on the freeway > would make for maximum MPG. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com