07-19-2012, 04:31 PM | #29 | |
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07-19-2012, 04:42 PM | #30 | |
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given your answer, how would one not confuse this with a super charger? don't they do the same thing? or how about the infamous "ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER"? they both compress air NOT FUEL since you can't compress a liquid...only gasses. and to say that a CAI flows air in faster so it doesn't have time to heat up is a crock of shyt. they flow more air because the surface volume of the filter and the tube are larger and more aerodynamically tuned to allow higher velocity air flow into the manifold. they free up a lot of the restrictions placed by the manufacturer which keep the car within EPA standards and maintain the "fuel savings" to market the vehicle as a "24 MPG" car. the COLD AIR part comes from drawing air in from "outside" the engine compartment. cold air is DENSER so you can fit more oxygen particles in the combustion chamber and THAT is what provides more power in conjunction with the right fuel mixture. you might want to do a bit of research yourself before you go "informing" the masses with your "experience". just my .02
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07-19-2012, 04:42 PM | #31 | |
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07-19-2012, 04:59 PM | #32 | |
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B) yes the filter makes the air flow FASTER the longer it stays in the engine compartment the more it heats up. C) saying cold air is more dense is exactly what I said, it isn't expanded as far is laments terms I was using for better understanding since he is obviously new to this. D) yes superchargers and turbechargers do the same thing just by different means, compressed air allows more fuel to be put into the cylinder which is what I was trying to say.
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07-19-2012, 05:03 PM | #33 |
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Just to defend myself I know what a turbo is I was asking if it was worth the money for the boost. I guess I could have stated it better
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07-20-2012, 12:46 AM | #34 | |
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looks like we agree for the most part, just a different way of saying the same thing, hence 50 different answers to 1 question...oh well. it is what it is. good luck OP.
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07-20-2012, 01:16 AM | #35 |
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are turbos worth the money? personally i think so. but that also depends on your intentions with the car and how deep your pockets are. turbos CAN provide better fuel economy (when driven easy as a daily driver) with the ability to produce huge HP/TQ gains at WOT (wide open throttle). but is the $5-6K investment worth it to you? do you want an option where minimal maintenance is required or to be constantly involved in maintaining your vehicle. i've seen a particular turbo'd V6 on a lift with the STS rear mount turbo and it had all kinds of issues that STS hadn't worked out. i've seen the car on the lift more than i've seen it out in town...so. but you also have RX which has their system and providing results, not just a product.
what are your intentions if you turbo it? race...daily driver...bragging rights? to maximize your investment from FI, you'd also want to look at upgrading your suspension, wheels & tires...but that is also dependent on your intentions or goal for your car. knowing what you want the end state to be makes getting there a little easier...not always, but helps.
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07-21-2012, 07:42 AM | #36 |
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I just want to add power to my car I guess just to know I have it plus I would like to take it to a track. I think just mod my ai, tb might be good for me and new exhaust
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