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Old 07-03-2012, 05:57 PM
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Default Maybe a new thread for cold side

Centrifugal Compressors (Turbo and Vortech/Paxton style Belt driven units) take a big hit in power when the inlet side is screwed up by several things:



1. Compressor Wheel does not fill blade slots evenly

2. Too much pressure drop on the inlet side (like trying to run a mile with your nose plugged up

3. Inlet plumbing too long

4. Restrictive air filter

5. Sharp bends right before the inlet (see #1)

6. Discharge from Compressor has a tight 90 degree bend for package purposes and causes turbulence

7. Air flow from compressor causes uneven air distribution to the Carburetor

8. Inter-cooler has too much pressure drop

9. By-pass valve plumbed in the wrong spot on discharge pipe

1o. Take it from here Gentlemen.............................




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