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Offline RansomT

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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2015, 11:06:56 AM »

My cold pipes are 92mm ID and the manifold is a custom unit we're
busy on that runs 16 x 2200cc Bosch injectors. Don't ask. :roll: :-o


Maybe I read this wrong?   16 2200cc injectors will support north of 5000 HP .... That's a lot of boost!

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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2015, 12:16:06 AM »
Guys the turbo thing is not my game.
The guru said 16 injectors????
I'll check with him today and revert.


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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2015, 03:50:58 PM »
Maybe I read this wrong?   16 2200cc injectors will support north of 5000 HP .... That's a lot of boost!

5000 hp on gas at .6 bsfc maybe.  It'd support half that power level on alcohol running at .55 lambda which is common for boosted motors.
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« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2015, 08:19:01 PM »
I went out with this Russian chic named Lambda for a while, she was a blower!  :wink:
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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2015, 04:44:48 PM »

My cold pipes are 92mm ID and the manifold is a custom unit we're
busy on that runs 16 x 2200cc Bosch injectors. Don't ask. :roll: :-o


Maybe I read this wrong?   16 2200cc injectors will support north of 5000 HP .... That's a lot of boost!

It will be 8 injectors. Funny how no one remembers who told me 16. Glad we cleared it up.
Thanks Ransom T, I could have still been in the dark. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2015, 12:08:44 AM »
I'm busy on stuff. :evil:

I'm no engine designer but I do a good job assembling them.
My mate Derrick is 72 years old and I follow his advice. He's my go to
guy but turbo isn't his thing.

I have two options on my new plenum design. I can go with or without
trumpets. I'm thinking they might not be necessary with the turbo application
but I have the molds and the means to do them.

I've attached two pics, one is more complicated and I need the experts to advise
on what route I should take?.

Thanks in advance.

Offline wobblywalrus

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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2015, 01:02:22 AM »
There is an older book "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell ISBN-0-8376-0160-1 that has a lot of info about throttle bodies and setting up a turbo system.

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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2015, 02:25:41 AM »
Bo, I live in Africa. I can't even find the Yellow Pages here. :-D

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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #23 on: March 19, 2015, 07:51:43 AM »
I'm busy on stuff. :evil:

I'm no engine designer but I do a good job assembling them.
My mate Derrick is 72 years old and I follow his advice. He's my go to
guy but turbo isn't his thing.

I have two options on my new plenum design. I can go with or without
trumpets. I'm thinking they might not be necessary with the turbo application
but I have the molds and the means to do them.

I've attached two pics, one is more complicated and I need the experts to advise
on what route I should take?.

Thanks in advance.

Mike,

Adding the trumpets might increase airflow a "bit", BUT, they will definitely change the intake runner length.     If the "plain" plenum has "generous" radii at the entry to the runners, the flow difference might be "minimal".

What I think you should do is:

Measure the total intake runner length for both scenarios, accurately.    You want to measure it at the port centerline.     Calculate which length is a "better" match for the rpm range you intend to use for your engine.    And yes, engine geometry is a factor here as well.

VERY generally:    Longer length, better at lower rpm.       Shorter length, better for higher rpm.    Unless the lengths are DRASTICALLY different, there is probably only a modest difference here.

From a practical standpoint, the plain plenum is easier & simpler.    I would use it if it was close on tuned length.   And I suspect Dynoroom would agree with me, but it wouldn't hurt if he would chime in with his thoughts.
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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #24 on: March 19, 2015, 11:03:33 AM »
From what I have read, I would be more concerned about how you are going to introduce the air from the intercooler to your creation.  Tons of folks have found that a good single plane manifold, converted to EFI  ---enables them to turn the velocity into pressure without creating  UNKNOWN  currents and eddies inside the manifold, that can cause cylinders to be to rich or lean.  YMMV -- this is my opinion reinforced from many conversations with GM engineers when I was a Product Trainer for them.
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Re: Throttle bodies.
« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2015, 11:51:56 AM »
Opinions will vary widely on intake manifold type & construction for a blown application. But after all the smoke settles I've seen some real POS intake systems run very well. In the end, it will all come down to packaging, followed by price & what's available to construct what you need.
I like to use the correct runner length if I can (calculations for this are easy to find on line) & prefer a plenum type intake as opposed to a converted single plane manifold. That being said single plane intakes work very well & are very cost effective.
Here are some pictures showing stock type TPI intake where the runner lengths required are fairly long (12+") & was constructed this way to achieve the needed hood clearance along with a single plane & fabricated manifolds. Ultimately it's up to you to decide on the type that will fit your budget, power requirements, & CAR!
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« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2015, 12:15:11 PM »
Here are a couple more pictures, the last 2 are manifolds I designed & built.
Lots more of manifolds in use at the salt too if interested....
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« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2015, 12:14:46 AM »
Thanks guys, Mike, my design is a combination of the two last photos you posted.

Like you all said, it's about the packaging. The subject will drive one nuts.

I posted pics somewhere on my build diary of the lower half of the plenum.

Got to fabricate a "lid" and then check how it all fits. :roll:

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« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2015, 12:55:09 AM »
 :cheers: :cheers:
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« Reply #29 on: March 22, 2015, 08:15:18 AM »
The original base is OK width wise but too short.
I made it thinking I was going to use the long shaft
distributor.

The front two runners would have to be angled back
so it will be easier to get the MSD crank trigger set up
with the short shaft distributor.

New plenum base and lid coming up.
With the bits set up as they are I'll be able to route
the air intake tubes over the top of the plenum box.

I've got a gazillion options from the air boxes I designed
for the local Trans Am cars.

Oval tubes, round tubes and a combination of both. (molds that is).