Re: Up my boost?
Ralph Meyermann <[email protected]>
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Where can I purchase this android? And directions for installation? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On Sep 27, 2014 5:13 AM, "Ralph Meyermann" <[email protected]> wrote: > Mostly a little more oomph when needed with cooler egt and a bit better > fuel economy under cruise rpms > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy > On Sep 25, 2014 9:16 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Increase what exactly? Mileage? EGT? Boost? Cooling? Boost range? >> Gotta figure out where you want to be when you get there before you >> start on the trip. :-) You could go with modifying what you have, which >> might well do what you want. You'd want to mod the wastegate either by >> changing the spring or with a bleed-off "controller" to allow more boost. >> Then you need to modify the blow-off valve on the intake side. If you >> don't have 2 1/2 to 3 inch exhaust already, you'll want to start there. It >> will give better response and lower EGT. >> >> If that's not enough for you then look for a VNT turbo to put on it but >> there may be major fitment issues since the VW ones come with the exhaust >> manifold as part of the turbine housing. Then you consult Andrew Libby's >> modifications for making one work properly, with mechanical control. >> >> Intercoolers are everywhere. Where to put it and plumbing it in are >> the hard parts! >> Loren >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ralph Meyermann <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Cc: VW Diesel Group <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thu, Sep 25, 2014 2:46 am >> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Up my boost? >> >> >> Any idea where to look for parts or ways to increase >> >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy >> On Sep 23, 2014 11:26 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I think a magic wand would be the most appropriate item needed. :-) >> You're looking for what everybody wants, more boost over the whole rpm >> range. Problem is: A "smaller" turbo, that gives good low end/quick >> boost, tops out and restricts flow at higher rpm. Likewise, a large one, >> great for top end and even no-waste-gate-needed applications, have nearly >> no boost until mid rpm. Thus comes in the multi turbo setups or VNT >> turbochargers. >> >> Depending on the turbo, you start adding heat from the compressing (or >> mostly the friction of attempting to compress) of the intake air. The >> stock KKK/Garrett turbos start producing enough heat that an intercooler is >> worth it, somewhere around 6-7 psi. I believe it's over 300F @ a bit under >> 60F ambient. Every degree you take off the intake side, seems to come off, >> 1:1 from the exhaust side. Not sure just what the boost vs non-boost drop >> is. The point is to cool it down so that you can then add more fuel, to >> bring it back up, gain power, and still run within save operating limits. >> Loren >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ralph Meyermann <[email protected]> >> To: VW Diesel Group <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tue, Sep 23, 2014 8:15 am >> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Up my boost? >> >> >> I was wondering whats needed to continuously run higher boost, not just on >> eavy throttle? I have a high mount k03 for clearance, need to make it a >> ybrid turbo? >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy >> ______________________________________________ >> wdiesel mailing list >> [email protected] >> ttp://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Vwdiesel mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel >> > _______________________________________________ Vwdiesel mailing list [email protected] http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel