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Originally Posted by phattyduck
You want to maximize heat into the turbine (or, rather, wasted heat loss between the engine and turbine). This allows for the maximum energy extraction from the exhaust.
I've always seen the 'downpipe' area as a good possible spot for a turbo - especially coming from the Subaru world... Packaging is always an issue. I'd love to watch a build done that way.
-Charlie
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That doesn't really clear it up for me, unless my understanding on the physics of turbos is really off.
The turbo isn't anymore efficient with more heat, I'd wager it's less because that's a higher heat transfer to your incoming air, making it less dense and require cooling before putting it in the motor (ie an intercooler or meth injection).
Heat is just a byproduct of combustion, but a turbo would still work the same if the air coming out of the motor was cold.
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97 4runner SR5 3.4 manual
Tundra/LC Lift with Bilstein 5100's on 285/70/17 BFG KO2
2" "Fat Pats" body lift; 1.25" All Pro wheel spacers
Turbo Build;
Rear Bumper Build;
Front Bumper Build
