Turbo, Turboooo Options

[Celica_Kid95st]

Whats up guys. Ok my friend is selling a turbo for like $100. I have a '95 ST, and not alot of money, but this kid i no said that u can still put it on without an intercooler and pipes and **** for now at least but not to wait like years u no. I'm wondering if hes right and i can just buy the turbo and weld it on. Is that right? If so what other things would i have to get right now, but i want the littest that i can cause i dont have like any money, like if i dont need it now then skip it. Aight thanks for the help. peace. -john

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I thought I might equal the boost of a small turbo or supercharger.  You know, like 1-3 pounds of boost.  I just might try that boost/vac gauge for the heck of it.  The hole thing just doesn't sound completely clear and rgiht to me.  I feel like there's more to this story somewere.  I'm not saying in any way that I don't believe you.  I just want to know exactly how much boost/vac I'm running with this thing.
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Snowballs chance in hell comes to mind.
You will not create a postive pressure in the inlet manifold full stop. Even if you were able to create 2 - 3psi, then your engine management system will be totally confused as it is not designed to sense +ve pressure. As a result, you will run a lean mixture which will cause you to lose power and potentially cause internal damage.
When running full throttle, you will create a huge negative effect in the inlet manifold due to the 'sucking' effect of a nasp engine (Take your air filter pipe off with the motor running and stick your hand over the end of the inlet pipe and you'll see what I mean). To create +ve pressure, you will first need to overcome this -ve pressure and then, start creating a +ve one. It simply is not possible to do unless you run a turbo or supercharger. Even these electric superchargers they seel on eBay are a crock of sh1t. THEY DO NOT WORK.
If you can create a proven +ve pressure in your inlet manifold by simply using a ram type effect intake pipe on your Celica, I'll give you my GT-FOUR. Heck, I'll even pay for the shipping too

Car manufacturers spend billions eachy year on R+D. You'd think with that sort of budget they'd have latched onto this ram effect if it actually worked?
Gary
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I'll take that bet. I know I will win too. I'm sick of people talking to me like I'm some kind of retard. I have a lot more experence than most of people who are trying to give me advice. Don't think I don't know how and engine works. I've modified my share of cars so far. This particular issue is one I have always been interested in. And as for your question on why car manufatures don't do this, they do. Haven't you ever heard of the Ram-Air Firebird? and I have also been under the hood of the newer Grand Prix's, and they have a similar system. Again, anyone who want's to test my car knowledge, your more than welcome, don't talk to me like I'm stupid.

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Apr 16, 2005 - 1:00 AM