

| Subject: | Re: "Turbo 105" WBX? |
| From: | pdooley |
| Date: | Mon, 8 Sep 2008 22:03:54 -0400 |
That setup is not really high tech. A blow through carb and no intercooler won't get you a big HP boost. The "forged" components are a necessity considering the archaic engine management system, even at the low power increase. These days HP bumps for well built turbo street cars can exceed 100% over normally aspirated. On the other hand, 140hp is a good number for a WBX engine. I wouldn't want to push much past that. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris S Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 9:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "Turbo 105" WBX? http://boltze.dyndns.org/terlinden/prospekte/suedafrika/1983_00_Kohler_Turbo bus/Seite005.jpg Anyone seen the above? It allegedly produces 105Kw, or 140hp, has "cosworth drop-forged pistons" and "dual oil pumps". Hmmmm... 50% bump for turbos is fairly standard, no? -- Chris S. "Jeszcze Polska Nie Zgin�a"
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