Originally posted by Aussie SVT:
Kris,
try readin this so you understand something about turbo's. It's a little complex, but it WAS my Thesis on Turbocharging a Diesel Engine.
Performance of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine
And if you say something about it being different because it is a Diesel, then you have problems.great thesis, and i had no problems understanding it (other than the power and torque ratings)
quite informative, i was, however aware of most of the major points made (boost pressure and air fuel ratio) whatever, cool anyways
one thing though, the thesis is for a deisel and i dont think that really aplies to this situatuation
to do with my proposed turbo project.
i need to find out the flow ratings of the proposed turbocharger and figure out how much fuel will be needed per CFM at each rpms, the fuel computer will be a ***** to tune, but i will be having expert help (no not just ford techs, but a few freinds who succefsully turbocharged N/A applications)
i was hoping that being under the car would help cool off the turbo a bit (air cooling) i actually wanted the turbo not right at the exhaust manifolds, which is ussually the best way to get the most pressure, but where the exhaust pipes "Y" the plumbing would be no problem, there is ALWAYS a way to make stuff fit,
to do with water cooling, Anastazi. i thought you and chris were having problems tuning it correctly? anyhow me and my compatriots have plans for a water cooling design where a fine liquid spray is sprayed through a nozzle right after the intake charge leaves the turbo thereby cooling it down, tuning could be doen at a later date, im not sure what i could do to maintain a constant water supply and not running out, that is what dettered me, i didnt want to start testing intercoolers until i figured out how hot the intake charge would be
im sure another oil pump or two could be added for cooling(?) and lubrication of the ball bearing turbo
again, have i missed anything, again, rara i have not done exact calculations into what the intake and exhaust temps will be, i was, theoretically wait until the tuning stage to see what i would need in terms of extra cooling and thermal support.
again, im not stupid, im not just throwing sh!t into my engine bay i am feeling a bit patronized because im 19, have money, and have not gone to school for years to learn the things guys like anastazi have, but just because i have not gone to tech school dosent mean im a layman, ask me a question, if i cant answer it i garauntee one of my freinds can, they have gone to school. there is no way i would attempt something like this without having support by someone who knows their **** (cause ill admit i dont know it all)
and again i dont want to say i know more than anyone else, but whatever i am appreciating most of the advice being thrown my way.
