CAI on turbo
cowboydren@b15sentra.net
cowboydren@b15sentra.net
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:36:45 -0500
On Wed, Oct 23, 2002 at 02:36:49PM -0500, John Campbell wrote:
> Well, curiosity took me to the archives but to no avail.
The topic does come up occasionally. I think twice since last August
when I Joined. :)
> I am trying to find evidence that a CAI would benefit a turbo'd engine. To
I think Mike's ignoring some geek terms here, but I'm not sure. I seem
to remember that the compressor stage of the intake tract mostly
increases the intake temperature by a given amount at a given boost
level regardless of what the original temperature; 100* incoming air
becomes 220* compressed air; 120* incoming air becomes 240* compressed
air. DON'T quote me, DO correct me if I have this wrong. Even if it's
a non-linear rate, common sense still says that the cooler you start,
the cooler it'll be when you're done compressing it.
The hardest part is packaging, though. Neat tip; a "short ram" style
intake kit for a '90-93 Accord works pretty nicely with an OEM-style
turbo setup, but doesn't bring in cold air. It's just a lot prettier
than hacking up the Bluebird or Avenir IMP intake tract. :)
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