turbocharging?

[Dragun12]

i know this sounds totally crazy but could turbocharging an engine help with fuel economy?

[late68]

IMO it makes it worse...

[Dragun12]

well ya if you use a big carb or injectors but what if you used it with a small carb i do alot of freeway driving

[late68]

Fact of the matter is the"forced induction" aspect of the situation. I know alot of the newer cars are moving towards the turbo, but it comes with the technology. I used to have a 4 cyl turbo engine and couldnt get past 18 mpg on the highway.

[Dragun12]

what did you do to it?!

[longbed67]

IF you can keep your foot out of it and you have it tuned right (not small carb/ big carb) AND have the properly sized turbo (both turbine and compressor size) you will get better economy cruising as the volumetric efficiency of the engine increases.

The guys at www.theturboforums.com are of great help and there is a TON of info there that will answer just about any question you have about turbocharging.... If your a newb when it comes to building a turbo setup I would suggest a good 40-60 hours of research and studying before even considering it

Which engine are you considering putting a turbo on?

[Dragun12]

sweet so it so posible thanks longbed67