Belt driven superchargers (blowers) used to be faster to spool up than turbos. Turbo lag was a real thing for a long time, that's why dragsters always used blowers.
Belt driven superchargers (blowers) used to be faster to spool up than turbos. Turbo lag was a real thing for a long time, that's why dragsters always used blowers.I'm confused. I could see an electric blower for boost at low rpms giving way to the turbo at higher rpms but a belt driven blower would be rpm-dependent like the turbo. I guest low rpms are still pretty high when driving a fan.
Yea, turbos have come a long way. Small displacement turbos like VW and Honda have a lot of low end torque.Belt driven superchargers (blowers) used to be faster to spool up than turbos. Turbo lag was a real thing for a long time, that's why dragsters always used blowers.
Yup. The smaller the "rotor," the faster and easier it spools up. So, they have twin turbos now . . . one with a small "rotor" for initial oomph, and one with a bigger rotor to take over, with even more oomph, at speed. Plus, one of the Germans, I think it was BMW, has pioneered placing the turbo in the "valley" between the cylinder heads -- this would perforce be on V-8s -- where the air flow is hotter, which helps.Yea, turbos have come a long way. Small displacement turbos like VW and Honda have a lot of low end torque.
won't someone think of the poor electrons?!?I'm not sure why you're using the word that way instead of the industry standard common use. You literally had to add extra words to your original statement about the superchargers to clarify the difference instead of simply saying turbocharger.
i doubt it's electric because you need a higher voltage system than what cars typically use. afaik so far the only electric supercharger in a production car is on merc's M256 engine.I'm confused. I could see an electric blower for boost at low rpms giving way to the turbo at higher rpms but a belt driven blower would be rpm-dependent like the turbo. I guest low rpms are still pretty high when driving a fan.
I'm trying to picture the plumbing for that. I assume the intake/exhaust location is reversed but it still seems like there would be a lot of bends and twists to get that air through an intercooler and to the intake, and a bunch more to get the exhaust out.Yup. The smaller the "rotor," the faster and easier it spools up. So, they have twin turbos now . . . one with a small "rotor" for initial oomph, and one with a bigger rotor to take over, with even more oomph, at speed. Plus, one of the Germans, I think it was BMW, has pioneered placing the turbo in the "valley" between the cylinder heads -- this would perforce be on V-8s -- where the air flow is hotter, which helps.
This was mine for sixteen years, authentic, genuine wood colored decals.By the way -- anyone remember the old "Woodie" wagons?
Good question. If I knew what I was talking about, I could probably give you an answer.I'm trying to picture the plumbing for that. I assume the intake/exhaust location is reversed but it still seems like there would be a lot of bends and twists to get that air through an intercooler and to the intake, and a bunch more to get the exhaust out.
NE loves OutbackI very much believe if you want to do a high HP wagon then it needs to be AWD. That way you can rip it up any time of the year anywhere. Not that any wagon sells well but it certainly wasn't going to sell well in northern states.
Yea, turbos have come a long way. Small displacement turbos like VW and Honda have a lot of low end torque.
See: MB E63 AMG estate, Audi RS-6 estateI very much believe if you want to do a high HP wagon then it needs to be AWD. That way you can rip it up any time of the year anywhere. Not that any wagon sells well but it certainly wasn't going to sell well in northern states.
And SoCal too. But I bet if Subaru made a FWD variant it would sell just as well (maybe better since lower price and presumably better MPGs)NE loves Outback
NE loves Outback
See: MB E63 AMG estate, Audi RS-6 estate
I looked for a used one. Twas none to be found.Love me some wagons. The previous gen CTS-V wagon is one of my all time favorite cars.
Carmax currently has one in Ohio.....$51k and it's a 6MT!I looked for a used one. Twas none to be found.
Seats almost but don't quite fold flat, therefore not a true wagon, no good.Is the Outback really a wagon anymore? I think it technically is but:
Is the Outback really a wagon anymore? I think it technically is but:
Same with the effing Forester. Aside from fuel mileage, not historically a Subie strong point, the pervious Forester was my kind of vehicle . . . a small wagon featuring the utility of a box shape with a relatively low belt line and a high greenhouse featuring plenty of glass all around to see out of.Is the Outback really a wagon anymore? I think it technically is but:
Yeah, but it's like 50% larger than just two gens ago. I was startled when I saw one in the showroom ($50 for a test ride? Don't mind if I do!)It's more SUV like but still has the huge greenhouse and excellent visibility. A-OK in my book.