OK, can you share with us more info on this $800 turbo with adjustable
wastegate.
JB
At 06:15 PM 10/7/99 -0700, Keith Turk wrote:
>Well John.... the answer is Money really isn't the issue.... it's about
>knowing your options and selecting the right direction for the long
>term.... not building a system that is Good for a single year and having to
>change it all next year to fit into the bugeye or the Truck.... so on and
>so forth....
>
>This is kinda the way my mind thinks.... I look at everything then I pick a
>direction... then I get hell bent for leather to go that way.... Look at my
>foray into the air ride deal.... Simply stated I like to be well informed..
>then intelligence isn't as large of a factor....( or complete lack there of
>)
>
>and the Hot Rod deal part of all this is just very appealing to me.... Damn
>Turbo's are cheap.... I am sorry this thing costs 800 and it is set up for
>the D motor with the same amount of airflow as the twins... not as
>Responsive... but it's not a requirement as far as I am concerned.... and
>it has an adjustable Wastegate for Boost control which is essential for
>Longevity of the Motor...
>
>If you want to know how to spend your money smartly.... Call Kenny
>Duttwieler and spent $72,000 and you can be competitive in any class you
>pick to include the 3 club classes.... that simple
>
>We have a ton of Very smart folks on this list.... and I am listening to
>all the advice... and each of you has a valid reason for his position....
>It's those Points and counter points in the long run that should aid me in
>making the right decision for my situation
>
>Keith .... ( no longer sinking but barely treading water on the Turbo ocean
>)
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>> From: John Beckett <johnbeck@blueridge.cc.nc.us>
>> To: Keith Turk <kturk@ala.net>; ARDUNDOUG@aol.com;
>crothfuss@coastalnet.com; land-speed@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Race Engines
>> Date: Thursday, October 07, 1999 9:07 AM
>>
>> Keith
>>
>> Have run both the Electromotive and the FP electronics. Having the wide
>> band O2 sensor on the FP is worth the difference in price to me. If cost
>is
>> a big issue then why not try the unit that Chris Harris is going to put
>on
>> his Gas Roadster, and you won't even need a lap top.
>>
>> Hell you can weld preaty damn good, so make some headers to fit instead
>of
>> chopping up something else. Don't think Turbo headers need to be that
>> complicated. Gale Banks had a super simple set on his 270 MPH Firebird.
>>
>> The Diesel turbo sounds OK, but won't it have to be off a rather big
>> diesel to make 800 HP? Thinking thats why guys run twin turbos. Ever see
>> the size of the single turbo they use on the CART/Indy cars, its huge.
>> Having said all that, there has got to be lots of different turbos out
>> there in junk yards, gas and diesel, when used as twins, that would
>handle
>> 800 HP. I guess most have some sort of built in waste gates which should
>> help with the cost, but don't have much adjustability.
>>
>> I think this is a cool project so keep us posted as to what you find
>out.
>>
>> John Beckett
>>
>> At 03:05 AM 10/7/99 -0700, Keith Turk wrote:
>> >I been trying to Kick off in my business's Butt..... Someone has to pay
>for
>> >my fun and it might as well be the Business....
>> >
>> >Been calling one Person a day and trying to learn a little more about
>> >choices on a turbo system....
>> >
>> >Talked to a fellow today that may in fact have the right answer.... I
>> >really want to use the parts I have to get this job done.... So I am
>trying
>> >to limit the system to about 800 hp .... all these guys want to make
>more
>> >then that... This fella was talking about some semi Stock type Fuel
>> >injection....with a set of corvette Headers and a single turbo.....( off
>a
>> >Diesel truck ) .... and an Electro Motive Controller.... instead of the
>FP
>> >...... For the moment I am really not committed just listening to advice
>> >and looking for the right system for me....
>> >
>> >As John says... the learning curve is Steep... but I am getting there..
>> >
>> >Keith Turk.... Damn Healey's and one rusting quietly Camaro that wants
>to
>> >go fast.....
>> >
>> >----------
>> >> From: ARDUNDOUG@aol.com
>> >> To: crothfuss@coastalnet.com; land-speed@autox.team.net
>> >> Subject: Re: Net Quietness
>> >> Date: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 9:21 PM
>> >>
>> >> In a message dated 10/06/1999 7:56:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
>> >> crothfuss@coastalnet.com writes:
>> >>
>> >> << 4:10 PM 10/6/1999, you wrote:
>> >> >Too darn quiet on the list! What's going on? Everybody mad at each
>> >other?
>> >> >Or what?
>> >> >>
>> >> Group,
>> >> Those of us on the left coast still have three LSR meets scheduled
>in
>> >the
>> >> next five weeks, two El Mirage and one Bonneville. I'm busy getting
>ready
>> >to
>> >> run the new XXF/FMR at El Mirage this weekend, assuming it passes its
>> >first
>> >> tech inspection.
>> >> Ardun Doug King
>> >
>>
>>
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