How many turbos can you cram...?

[HotRod.riguez]

Perhaps I will sound like a caveman, but momma told me that there's no such thing as a dumb question. Anyway... what would happen if a person (not me) were to get twin remote turbos installed in the back of the car, then put twin turbos under the hood? What would happen with the 4?

[1996stang]

they would mate and make a honda turbo

[Herbstang]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1996stang they would mate and make a honda turbo

[Zim]

baby jesus could die happy

[Thomas91169]

Quote: Originally Posted by HotRod.riguez Perhaps I will sound like a caveman, but momma told me that there's no such thing as a dumb question. Anyway... what would happen if a person (not me) were to get twin remote turbos installed in the back of the car, then put twin turbos under the hood? What would happen with the 4?

for one, pretty much be a very inefficient system. You would also likely need lots of fuel and a very beefed up motor to take the abuse.

if you can fit two good turbos under the hood the rear ones would be useless. IMO twin ball bearing 50trims will probably be enough for most, and if anything would be easily upgraded later to 60trims or such.

[SpectorV]

the number of turbos is not directly linked to the amount of power they can create generally speaking of course. In many cases a single turbo is better for power than two for example. It all depends on what you are trying to do.

[bluemustang]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpectorV the number of turbos is not directly linked to the amount of power they can create generally speaking of course. In many cases a single turbo is better for power than two for example. It all depends on what you are trying to do.

yep 1 turbo is def better then 4, efficiency is whats key when it comes to turbo,

[HotRod.riguez]

Might you explain to me how one turbo is can be better than two, and under what circumstances that might be true?

[Thomas91169]

Quote: Originally Posted by HotRod.riguez Might you explain to me how one turbo is can be better than two, and under what circumstances that might be true?

One properly sized turbo will be more efficient than two.

circumstance?

just look at the worlds fastest supras, 90% of them will be single turbo.

[bluemustang]

Quote: Originally Posted by Thomas91169 One properly sized turbo will be more efficient than two. circumstance? just look at the worlds fastest supras, 90% of them will be single turbo.

good insite here

Single vs. Twin Turbo Supra - Tech Review - Turbo Magazine

[rydog]

My single is pretty efficient

[Kiljosh]

Two small turbos that spool fast and die up top or one bigger turbo that spools about as fast and has a topend.

Correct me if Im wrong but basically thats why.

[Thomas91169]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiljosh Two small turbos that spool fast and die up top or one bigger turbo that spools about as fast and has a topend. Correct me if Im wrong but basically thats why.

yes and no.

alot of people size their turbo incorrectly for their needs or goals. especially coming from a dsm world, alot of people throw on a large 60trim and support but get spanked by someone who did their homework and went with a smaller bb 50trim that was correctly sized for his needs. its all in correct sizing, sure a larger turbo flows more air but if youre under or over its efficiency range youre either gonna underrun the turbo or just create excess heat and less power. like i always tell people, if you want to run a certain amount of boost, find the correct turbo that makes the most airflow at that psi and is right in its efficiency range.

[rydog]

Quote: Originally Posted by Thomas91169 yes and no. alot of people size their turbo incorrectly for their needs or goals. especially coming from a dsm world, alot of people throw on a large 60trim and support but get spanked by someone who did their homework and went with a smaller bb 50trim that was correctly sized for his needs. its all in correct sizing, sure a larger turbo flows more air but if youre under or over its efficiency range youre either gonna underrun the turbo or just create excess heat and less power. like i always tell people, if you want to run a certain amount of boost, find the correct turbo that makes the most airflow at that psi and is right in its efficiency range.

Yea what he said

[KyleUSAF]

the bugatti veyron has 4

[SpectorV]

it also depends on what you want to do.... and how you want to go about it. You can only put so much air into a confined space~ thats all an engine is... an air compressor. So there is definatly a limit.

[bbunt302]

At least 9 or 12.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

[bullitt482]

I've seen 8 on a Chevelle(i think, may have been nova). Either way, 1 per cylinder... Weird to say the least.

[Thomas91169]

Quote: Originally Posted by bullitt482 I've seen 8 on a Chevelle(i think, may have been nova). Either