04-24-2007, 06:34 PM
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Most likely.
The thing is, the TurboCoupe came stock with a small turbo and 15psi. (9.5 in low boost) I see full boost (18) at around 2500rpm.
The gains verses what I have right now would likely be minimal. (Heh, If I wanted a 40+mpg car, I wouldn't have a Thunderbird.)
But if you're turbocharging small motor, and just need it for the extra oomf every once in a while, a very small turbo would likely be best. And if you are putting a turbo on a stock N/A motor, for Pete's sake, don't go anywhere over 5 psi! You'll blow up the motor.
So, for FE, a small turbo is best. Low RPM, just enough boost to give you a safe amount of power for those tight situations.
But for me? I'm turbocharging mostly for max power, but still with the option of easy driving and good FE. (Something a v8 can't give you)
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