Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Forced Induction BorgWarner turbo system (Variable Turbine Geometry

Originally posted by Chickens:

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Hello, and welcome to 7 years ago.

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Try late 80's technology-wise.

The 224HP Lotus headed 2.2L Mopar engines used a variable geometry turbo. That was 15 years ago.

Maintenance and reliability issues abound with variable vanes that spin at around 100k rpm!

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And, when is Greg going to chime in here with the VGT's that where on the older Chrysler products?

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Originally posted by Tourige:

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Boost comes on at like 2200rpm and holds tell the stock BPV starts reeaving pressure at like 6500

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That's sweet that they are using the BPV to relieve pressure...