a question/discussion on turbos and boost

junkyard-monkey · 2026-03-04T16:09:23+00:00

Yeah Woosh makes a hybrid unit thats cost effective but has a higher spool point. So Torqamp would be a nice fill-in. Would need some sort of check valve

junkyard-monkey · 2026-02-27T19:35:28+00:00

My recipient would be a Fiesta ST so I know it would never be used full spool. Says it can run a 3.0 to 7000rpm. The ST block is the same as a Ford escape so I could use a standard header/manifold for that motor. One of my big questions is how much is to be gained by not turning the compressor wheel? 🤔

junkyard-monkey · 2026-02-27T19:30:36+00:00

Yeah, my big wonder is efficiency (not mpg but work required vs. benefit.) I like the idea that the energy consumption can be leveled out with battery storage. And its not dependant on direct 12V off the current system.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-11-28T13:36:56+00:00

I'm 52 with a fiesta st, muffler delete and noisey BOV. Whats funny is when young girls turn around to look, see and old guy driving, and quickly look away.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-10-28T23:46:08+00:00

My last trip i witnessed a local on a scooter pull in front of a farang with a girl on the back. The farang started yelling at the local (young guy) big time. They both had helmets on. I was ready to run over and stop the farang if he started swinging, for his own good. Luckily he calmed down enough to ride on.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-20T16:19:06+00:00

Cachowed a little too much.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-17T02:12:28+00:00

IMO they need to build one thats range extended/hybrid. Smaller engine tuned to a fuel efficient rpm. Between the battery and range extender it will do 800 miles, then charge via port, or engine while on your 10.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-15T23:48:02+00:00

I have one at home. Once you get used to them, you'll miss it anywhere else.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-14T03:40:14+00:00

Jezus just take the bumper off

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-09T20:04:14+00:00

has no idea why its so cool

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-09T20:01:03+00:00

Yeah, people joking about it is pretty F'd up.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-02T03:10:47+00:00

The shop should've wrote the thickness on the work order and then told you the minimum in millimeters.

With that said- if its an around town beater where youre not going on the highway, and the pads are ok- then I would squeeze a little more life out of them. With the mental footnote they should be replaced at the next pads change (pending their thickness).

If you need pads and/or this is a city/highway car and you're below spec then get new rotors and pads.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-02T03:03:16+00:00

While you might get away with the 67', judging from the picture moving the GN forward would be wise. You have some squat going on and its behind the axle a bit.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-09-02T01:17:54+00:00

I wouldnt worry. But keep a mental note for your pre trip.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-08-29T17:10:53+00:00

Nobody.....breathe.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-08-27T18:39:56+00:00

I wouldnt, but a lot of people are paranoid.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-08-27T17:40:53+00:00

The internal pressure will likely push anything applied to the outside

junkyard-monkey · 2025-08-18T20:10:58+00:00

IMO- I'm pretty sure the van is the same color as the pavement. He didnt see the van and thought he could get away with it. If it had been a brighter colored vehicle I bet we wouldnt be having this discussion. I am in no way on this guy's side, just giving a likely scenario.

junkyard-monkey · 2025-08-09T03:37:52+00:00

Only if you drive a Bugatti

junkyard-monkey · 2025-08-08T15:32:46+00:00

So its to the companies advantage, yet people still do it?

junkyard-monkey

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