Ok, so I was watching two guys garage on the Speed Channel and they mounted a twin turbocharger at the rear of the car~

dman

Diamond Member
Nov 2, 1999
9,110
0
76
I don't see how it works... just testimonials? Nevermind, popped up on second visit.

Interesting, still, I can't imagine adding extra tubing from the back to the front is going to cut down much on install / kit costs for other turbo options. Would have to see a price comparison I guess.
 

FelixDeCat

Lifer
Aug 4, 2000
30,099
2,457
126
Originally posted by: dman
I don't see how it works... just testimonials?


'To see a quick demonstration on how the system works, click here. Make sure the sound on your computer is turned on and hold on!!!"
 

sniperruff

Lifer
Apr 17, 2002
11,644
2
0
i don't get it... where do you mount the intercooler? it says no intercooler required? sounds iffy.
 

Mutilator

Diamond Member
Aug 22, 2000
3,513
10
81
They're saying no intercooler required because it's pulling in fresh cool air from under the car rather than hot air from in the engine compartment. Not a bad idea if it truely works... but there's still going to be some engine mods to be done to protect the engine... fuel management, stronger parts if using high boost, etc.

But it does sound damn good in the videos. ;)
 

Gibsons

Lifer
Aug 14, 2001
12,530
35
91
Originally posted by: Mutilator
They're saying no intercooler required because it's pulling in fresh cool air from under the car rather than hot air from in the engine compartment. Not a bad idea if it truely works... but there's still going to be some engine mods to be done to protect the engine... fuel management, stronger parts if using high boost, etc.

But it does sound damn good in the videos. ;)

The air is still going to heat up when it gets compressed though. Maybe they're getting some heat removal since the air has to travel through a long pipe to get back to the engine.
 

Mutilator

Diamond Member
Aug 22, 2000
3,513
10
81
Originally posted by: Gibsons
Originally posted by: Mutilator
They're saying no intercooler required because it's pulling in fresh cool air from under the car rather than hot air from in the engine compartment. Not a bad idea if it truely works... but there's still going to be some engine mods to be done to protect the engine... fuel management, stronger parts if using high boost, etc.

But it does sound damn good in the videos. ;)

The air is still going to heat up when it gets compressed though. Maybe they're getting some heat removal since the air has to travel through a long pipe to get back to the engine.

They do sell intercoolers in their options section for each car it looks like... but since I don't have one of the cars that have a kit, nor do I have $$$$, then I'm going to stop looking around now before I depress myself. ;)
 

FelixDeCat

Lifer
Aug 4, 2000
30,099
2,457
126
Originally posted by: Mutilator
Originally posted by: Gibsons
Originally posted by: Mutilator
They're saying no intercooler required because it's pulling in fresh cool air from under the car rather than hot air from in the engine compartment. Not a bad idea if it truely works... but there's still going to be some engine mods to be done to protect the engine... fuel management, stronger parts if using high boost, etc.

But it does sound damn good in the videos. ;)

The air is still going to heat up when it gets compressed though. Maybe they're getting some heat removal since the air has to travel through a long pipe to get back to the engine.

They do sell intercoolers in their options section for each car it looks like... but since I don't have one of the cars that have a kit, nor do I have $$$$, then I'm going to stop looking around now before I depress myself. ;)


What, you dont have $4,000 to blow on an engine mod? Pfft. ;)
 

RichUK

Lifer
Feb 14, 2005
10,341
678
126
I think its a poor design, well i dont think it?s a good design to supply high boost, maybe for a low boost implementation.

Also the intercooler on most modern turbo charged cars is either placed at the bottom or in front of the radiator, meaning that it will receive the most efficient coldest air flow.

Poor design!
 

FelixDeCat

Lifer
Aug 4, 2000
30,099
2,457
126
Originally posted by: RichUK
I think its a poor design, well i dont think it?s a good design to supply high boost, maybe for a low boost implementation.

Also the intercooler on most modern turbo charged cars is either placed at the bottom or in front of the radiator, meaning that it will receive the most efficient coldest air flow.

Poor design!


Its not poor design. Its innovative tech, acknowledged by GM as such.