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Originally posted by 929PhoenixSquid
Correct me if I'm wrong here.....but doesn't a blower or turbo increase your power based on a ratio of what you've already GOT under the hood? I've heard it's 40% on average. SOooooooo..it's one thing when you've already got a decent amount, like a mustang, but if you're starting with a HUGE 100-110 hp, what can forced induction really do for your weak little motor?
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You'd be surprised. Actually, turbos and blowers really only do one thing; increase an engines displacement. At sea level, 14.7 pounds of boost doubles the size of the engine. A 302 at 14.7 pounds of boost actually has a displacement of 604 cubic inches. Yes, the smaller the engine is to begin with, the smaller the gain, but it doesn't take much to move those Japanese beer cans around. Weight is a big factor. Take it in the opposite direction too: My F-150 has a 300ci inline 6, with some minor mods. With tools, it weighs 6000 pounds. That's a little less than two Mustangs. If you took a Mustang, and had a second one being towed behind it, I'd smoke it. As far as the turboed ricer goes, if he started out with a 110 horse 1600cc, and added 10 pounds of boost, he now has 2610cc with nearly 200 hp. That is substantial when you consider the power to weight ratio.
Take care,
-Chris