Tom,
Speaking of turbos, Donnie ( & Don) Stringfellow really have the handle on
them. Probably due to the long time relationship with Gale Banks. Whenever
Donnie gets in that 280 it just goes fast. Hope I get to chat with them
again this year. As with so many of the salt racers, super guys. See you in
a few days.
Best Regards,
Gary LaRonge
#552 D/G Alt Camaro
Napavine, WA.
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas E. Bryant <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
To: Keith Turk <kturk@ala.net>
Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, September 13, 1999 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: Twin Turbo's
>Keith,
>The only problem I have with the turbo chargers, is that they kill the
>sound of the engine, not to big a price to pay for performance though, I
>suppose.
>
>Jerry Kugel has been one of the most successful people on the salt with
>turbos. He ran 247 MPH with a twin-turboed 260 cu. in a high boy
>roadster many years ago. Of course this years performance was
>significant also. I have seen several sharp tuners try turbos with poor
>results. Teague ran them for a time with little success, Kugel tried
>larger units one year with negative results, too. Like any other
>configuration, you have to find the right combination. It is said that
>you are always at sea level with turbos, if the air is thinner, they
>just turn faster. Go for it!
>
>Tom
>
>
>Keith Turk wrote:
>>
>> Had an opportunity to Drive a Twin Turbo car today.... WOW.. what an
>> experience
>>
>> Hp from hell with Torque unlike anything I have ever experienced.... I am
>> going to drive it for the Fella at the next Maxton meet here on the
>> 25th.... and I am really looking forward to opening it up on a track with
a
>> good surface....
>>
>> So much for what I want in Motor Options... Twin Turbo's with an iced
>> intercooler and the EFI that goes with it.... Now what can I afford....
>> 948cc Sprite motor probably
>>
>> Keith Turk
>> Austin Healey 100 / Bugeye / Box Sprite / Bonneville Land Speed Racer
>> Camaro ( D Gas Altered )
>
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