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Re: Forced induction....

To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Forced induction....
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 10:55:04 -0400
References: <3AE70EE6.AED8CD52@cdsnet.net> <DAV5zhad2VqKwRPQIWD0000161a@hotmail.com>
Maybe if you used the flow of exhaust gases to spin a turbine.  Small
turbines are easily good for 30,000 RPM or more.

Nah, It'd never work...  ;-)

Ryan Irwin wrote:
> 
> When I was part of the Nissan 240SX list, we had a debate about the validity
> of a leaf blower as a turbocharger.  After Sean's extensive research and
> testing, we found it actually slowed induction because the 240 actually
> sucked air in faster than what the leaf blower could force, especially after
> tapering down the duct to accomodate fot the size of the leaf blower.  So if
> you can find a Toro that spins at 30,000 rpm, you may have something to work
> with....
> 
> ...after you solve the extention cord problem
> 
> -Ryan Irwin

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