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Re: Question on turbochargers

To: "Pope, Jeff" <Jeff.Pope@HSV.Boeing.com>
Subject: Re: Question on turbochargers
From: Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 14:32:50 -0400
The first question is how much power are you looking for?? what were the #'s you
calc'd for PR and lbs/min??
Dave Dahlgren

"Pope, Jeff" wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I really enjoyed attending Maxton last week as a spectator. I have an
> on-going project that hopefully the combined knowledge of this group can
> point me in the proper direction. Here goes...........
> 
> I am looking to upgrade my present turbocharger setup. 1967 camaro, 350 cid,
> twin garrett/airesearch T04's. 18 psi max  approx 550 hp. Presently a blow
> through carb (hey check out the 1982 date). Soon to be efi.
> 
> Last time (early in the 80's, 1982 I think) I bought them from AK Miller. He
> knew exactly what I needed, and they have worked great for that application.
> 
> Being older now and wanting to be somewhat more educated on the subject I
> was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to what stock applications or
> manufacturers part numbers to look for. In other words, I know I can call up
> the aftermarket manufacturers and plop down the money and get them. But
> where do they get them, surely the compressors suited for a given
> application exist somewhere on a large diesel that can be found out of
> service.
> 
> I have done the calculations for the air flow and pressure ratio, compared
> this to the flowmaps that I can find in aftermarket catalogs. Now where do I
> find these compressors other than this aftermarket company?
> 
> Anyone else been down this road?
> 
> Jeff

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