(named: ) turbo/super

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Julie-
  I've heard of people trying both at the same time, just never heard how
they worked, though.

When people say "superchargers are low-end" they mean they produce boost at
low revs/throttle openings, where turbos do not.
Superchargers make power EVERYWHERE (low, mid-range, and top end) and would
be the hp-maker of choice if it weren't for their down-sides.
Turbos are the second-class citizens (this is my opinion, of course, but I
CAN back it up), but they are popular for several reasons.
I could list the good and bad of both systems, but won't because most of you
know it.

Larry  sandiego16V

> Congrats Ben!When mine is done, wana race?
>
> When we yalked about turbos, you said turbos were hign end and
superchargers
> were low end. What happens if both are fitted?
>
> Julie (A little knowledge is a BAD thing)
>
>
> >From: Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>
> >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >Subject: MK1 Project 16v - Update!
> >Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 21:15:06 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >   This afternoon I hit the road for Daun's place... which is where my
'80
> >Scirocco has been in hybernation all winter (thanks Daun!)... my hopes
were
> >to
> >install the fuel lines, injectors, and do some final checks on wiring and
> >vacuum connections.  The engine was almost ready for its first start...
> >Since the engine and all wiring in the car was replaced, I spent a while
> >worrying about what connections I had forgotten and what might be plugged
> >in
> >wrong or whatever... then I figured it was just time to go ahead with the
> >battery and a test of the fuel pump.  Turned key, and all systems were a
> >go...
> >fuel pump was buzzing, and sounding healthy.  Sweet!
> >Now I was excited... so Daun and I looked over everything once more and
> >then
> >with fingers crossed I turned the key again...this time there was no
> >fooling
> >around...gotta go for the start... and the first turn of the key...
> >Vrroooom!  FIRST TRY!
> >  Well, ok, then it died...but after another couple tries the engine
stayed
> >running on its own.  The sound of a 16v running with only the manifold
and
> >downpipe was music to my ears.  Then I realized that there was a
problem...
> >the engine was running, but was really rough.  Hmmm...only 3 cylinders
were
> >firing.  So I shut her down to take a closer look.  Daun thought it could
> >be
> >an injector, so I pulled them out to take a look at the spray patterns...
> >and yep, injector #2 was just dribbling fuel while the others were
spraying
> >nicely... bingo!  So, once I find a replacement injector to try I have
> >great
> >hopes the car will run now!  ;)
> >  All that's left now is to rewire the tail lights, install the
headlights,
> >bumpers, install the dash and switches, all interior needs redone, and
then
> >some more rust fixing, and maybe I'll complete the exhaust system too...
> >ok, so there's still a ton of work left, but now that the car runs it
sure
> >feels like it's done!
> >   I just can't wait to drive it... (hopefully by next week)
> >
> >I'm working on posting some pictures and a summary of the adventure...
> >coming soon
> >
> >
> >=====
> >Benjamin Harder
> >86 Scirocco 16v
> >80 Scirocco
> >93 Passat GLX
> >
> >http://www.geocities.com/vwtype53/
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