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Forum: Forced Induction 04-10-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Stages? Who is the marketing genus that thought...

Stages? Who is the marketing genus that thought of Stages?

Spend all that time doing the math to make the most efficient turbo at the lowest price and then test it on multitude of factors through...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-09-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
^^The last two messages were the best things so...

^^The last two messages were the best things so far in his thread. I would like to take some credit here for indirectly provoking this kind of open discussion.

While we are off topic, I MUST say:...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-09-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
I just meant market data would be better for your...

I just meant market data would be better for your argument.


Remember all the big auto engineers have this coming out as a compound boost assist tech. You all will be swapping out yours for a...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-08-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Uh. Every ten comments I have to reiterate How...

Uh.
Every ten comments I have to reiterate How nowhere in this thread has anyone said it doesn't make power. Its just cheaper to sell a 50 horse turbo kit. Thats what your competing with. You get...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-08-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,829
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
The last unmodified BRZ.

What do you think my car will be worth in 30 years? Not modifying anything on it. It should be quite rare.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-08-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,520
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Just ream the holes oval. That gives you all the...

Just ream the holes oval. That gives you all the play you need.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-08-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 118,714
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Why not clutch the pulley and add a bypass. That...

Why not clutch the pulley and add a bypass. That beast is robbing you of tons of valuable powers at the top end. My estimates are around 31% loss when the blower is past its range.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-08-2015, 01:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,520
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
There is no issues with the factory units....

There is no issues with the factory units. Bushings may dry out and tear. I consider that a consumable. When you start to have trouble with that the rest of the car will have bigger issues. eg. rust...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-07-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
If you are referring to my comments on the...

If you are referring to my comments on the business model it doesn't work. Not financially.

This goes to show how shallow minded this band wagon is. You assume I had a problem with the design of...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-07-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Just something I was reading before I came here....

Just something I was reading before I came here. Since you like good reads.

CPT is backed by several private-equity funds and other investors, including Kuwait Petroleum, Conduit Ventures and...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-07-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Say what ever you guys want about all this...

Say what ever you guys want about all this subjective appreciation. The numbers don't add up. The only thing the ESC has on a EBAY turbo kit is the some people cant unscrew a manifold for the life of...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-07-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
I dont know where it doesn't work was implied....

I dont know where it doesn't work was implied. The Bottom dollar is the only issue. Also Lithium is in very short supply and you want to waste a rare metal on some mediocre sub 4 G acceleration. Cool...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
My posts are relevent to the fact that Energy...

My posts are relevent to the fact that Energy density is the sole caveat of this system, no matter how efficient off the shelf fabrication products have become. Even how well integrated it is. You...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
I love this point. You are spot on. I have not...

I love this point. You are spot on. I have not taken this into account. I would if batteries were not so heavy and difficult to keep charged.

I am merely being devils advocate and truly want this...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
It is lighter and more responsive not to mention...

It is lighter and more responsive not to mention more efficient to spool with waste gas.

You can hide from the reality all you want. Converting to crank HP to electricity through an AC alternator...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Lol you guys seem so defensive. Is that the only...

Lol you guys seem so defensive. Is that the only thing that comes to your mind. Some guy long ago bashed your idea and now any person with clerical proof and critical thinking is labeled as a...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
What would be the minimum weight to get 7 lbs of...

What would be the minimum weight to get 7 lbs of boost from an exhaust driven turbine?

Also nobody wants the alternator running 100% duty cycle. You have a great stoplight racer solution. Biggest...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,883
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
https://hanchagroup.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/co...

https://hanchagroup.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/combined-displacement.pngw=900&h=423https://hanchagroup.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/lca-v4-stress.jpg?w=900&h=423

This seems like the weakest link....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,883
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
My understanding is the stronger alloys are not...

My understanding is the stronger alloys are not able to keep their strength for long periods of stress. Given the conditions of use, one may not be able to get a lighter design. A stronger unit of...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Just saying.

Just saying.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
The hell I'm saying is you cannot make a profit...

The hell I'm saying is you cannot make a profit manufacturing boost aid devices with the current levels of technology.

I love the idea of making your own. Its a great solution for overcoming the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2015, 01:26 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,883
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Meant to say H323 Most people use 6082-t6...

Meant to say H323

Most people use 6082-t6 with a 3 mm minimum gage

They both weld great. So you can add a bead to the weak areas for proto and then CAD the final.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 01:22 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
I did answer. Battery systems have more weight...

I did answer. Battery systems have more weight and complexity = high cost and lower margins. When compared to cost of just making a more powerful engine. Nobody make stuff for free. Except hobbyist...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,883
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Is it possible that the your prototype has...

Is it possible that the your prototype has overheated? I would recommend you cnc a billet of 5083. It is most stable. You wont need to replace the LCA it after 100 hours of driving. Most areospace...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-06-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
You lost?

You lost?
Forum: Forced Induction 04-05-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
So what if copy it out of my calculator? ...

So what if copy it out of my calculator?

Besides how do you think you are going to market this product to a big investor/manufacturer if the math make no sense?

Solely as a boost it gives you...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-05-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 65,698
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
For Lithium Cells 0.90–2.63 MJ/L 31.7006463...

For Lithium Cells 0.90–2.63 MJ/L

31.7006463 MJ/L For Gasoline



4.8 MJ/kg vs.41 MJ/Kg.

Unless they invent the lithium-air battery some time soon, Gasoline is king. Not to say it wont...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-05-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 106,028
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
Looking at this and all the added weight of the...

Looking at this and all the added weight of the liquid almost above the strut towers. Couldn't they have just lowered the center of gravity by inverting the motor. Wouldst the bottom of the engine...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-05-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 357,683
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
How are you guys not dry sump?

How are you guys not dry sump?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-01-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,724
Posted By PowderfaceTr.
It funny how good the stock setup is for street....

It funny how good the stock setup is for street. Its pretty much optimal with a good rain tire. You could also get a smaller rear sway bar or a bigger front one. It really come down to the sidewall...
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