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about turbocharging a K8
Posted: October 9th, 2002, 11:32 am
by BATTOSAI
Hello guys. I´d like to turbocharge my K8 engine ( Yes, I know that a Kl-ze is cheaper, BUT I LIVE IN SPAIN! and importing it is a real waste of money!!) and I need to know how I can adress a Kl fuel system (bigger injectors, Vaf,O2 sensors and ECU) to not spread too much fuel when the turbo isn´t blowing enough (Low to mid range) Is there any device that allows to set a program to a fuel pressure regulator? I think that this could do things more easy. What air/fuel ratio meter should I need to prevent falling in a too rich/lean condition? The Kl system is capable of holding a boosted K8? it should ,won´t it?<BR>How are intercoolers sized? I don´t want it to restrict the airflow or either slow it down! (I´m planning a tt design). Will a pair of T3 produce too much boost?<p>[ October 09, 2002: Message edited by: BATTOSAI ]
Re: about turbocharging a K8
Posted: October 9th, 2002, 11:48 am
by David Coleman
I would recommend getting the book "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell. It's a great overview of basic turbocharger system designs.
Re: about turbocharging a K8
Posted: October 9th, 2002, 4:08 pm
by BATTOSAI
I was planning to buy it, but it will help me about metering and control devices for the fuel management? If not, can somebody throw me a hand about it? It´s my first inducted project!

Re: about turbocharging a K8
Posted: October 9th, 2002, 4:25 pm
by David Coleman
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BATTOSAI:<BR><STRONG>I was planning to buy it, but it will help me about metering and control devices for the fuel management? If not, can somebody throw me a hand about it? It´s my first inducted project!

</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>There is a fairly comprehensive chapter on fuel systems, outlining the pros and cons of each type of system.
Re: about turbocharging a K8
Posted: October 9th, 2002, 4:31 pm
by BATTOSAI
thanks, I´ll try to get it to this shores!!