twin F/I
10-27-2008, 03:46 PM
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many people have thought of it but in reality it does not make much sense. Though the 3rd Gen's did offer a TT FI system, many owners chose to take out the TT's and go with one larger snail for better performance.
I believe same would be true with an 8.
I believe same would be true with an 8.
10-27-2008, 04:08 PM
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10-27-2008, 05:53 PM
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Sequential turbos sound like a great idea in theory, but in practice from what I understand are a huge pain in the ***. Most people modifying the Rx7 as mentioned above ditched the twin-sequential setup for a single big turbo. Getting the changeover from the early turbo to the second one is a pain and reliability suffers. Considering reliability is not something that comes in large amounts with FI rotary engines its probably not a good idea to do anything making them less so.
10-27-2008, 06:32 PM
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exhaust flow from a rotary far exceeds the same displacement piston.
3071R can do 400 hp and will spool up under 3,000 rpm. So unless you want to go much higher than 400, I don't see the point besides making your vehicle prone to having issues by complicating the FI setup.
3071R can do 400 hp and will spool up under 3,000 rpm. So unless you want to go much higher than 400, I don't see the point besides making your vehicle prone to having issues by complicating the FI setup.
10-27-2008, 06:43 PM
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exhaust flow from a rotary far exceeds the same displacement piston.
3071R can do 400 hp and will spool up under 3,000 rpm. So unless you want to go much higher than 400, I don't see the point besides making your vehicle prone to having issues by complicating the FI setup.
3071R can do 400 hp and will spool up under 3,000 rpm. So unless you want to go much higher than 400, I don't see the point besides making your vehicle prone to having issues by complicating the FI setup.
10-27-2008, 07:53 PM
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10-28-2008, 09:42 AM
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So....... pretty much what we have happening here is that turbo design and manufacturing progresses and improves and those who don't know/understand this seem to want to reach back in the dustbin of automotive history and apply old technologies/lines of thought to today's cars.
Two turbos? Simply a showcase vehicle.
Two turbos? Simply a showcase vehicle.
10-28-2008, 11:32 AM
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you REALLY wanna be different?? Go for Twin Pettit Superchargers!!
Yeah, just imagine the possibilities! It's mind bottling.
Yeah, just imagine the possibilities! It's mind bottling.
10-28-2008, 11:38 AM
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actually there is such a thing...saw it at formula D at the little car show that goes on...they had a bimmer with a supercharger and a turbo...supercharger kicks in at 1k rpm and goes till about 3k then the turbo kicks in and handles the rest...no worries for boost lag
