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Old 08-28-2012, 12:38 PM   #77
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Originally Posted by Justin.b View Post
This kit relies on engine torque to spin the compressor. When there's less torque available at the crank, the compressor can slow down and push less air.

Turbos can get around this because they have no direct mechanical coupling to the crank.

-Justin
It actually uses engine RPM to gain its RPM. This is why the boost is tied to engine RPM and you dont make max boost till max RPM.

It has nothing to do with torque.

4k rpm = X rpm on the compressor so it is not a boost issue.
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