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Forum: Forced Induction 09-17-2013, 09:16 PM
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Posted By Calum
I hate you just a little bit right now.

I hate you just a little bit right now.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-17-2013, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Calum
There's a difference between a fan and a...

There's a difference between a fan and a compressor. A fan isn't capable of creating a pressure ratio.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-16-2013, 12:04 PM
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Posted By Calum
I agree completely. This much boost at a low RPM...

I agree completely. This much boost at a low RPM can do some real damage to connecting rods.
fenton, I agree that simple is good. But there comes a time when a system is too simple. I've said...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-07-2013, 06:18 PM
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Posted By Calum
PV=nRT It's the ideal gas law. But it's...

PV=nRT

It's the ideal gas law. But it's called ideal for a reason, it only works on paper. In the real world we have to add in various other heat sources. In the end, the forumla is basically...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-07-2013, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Calum
So thats 17.4 psi @ 5523 rpm. :confused0068: ...

So thats 17.4 psi @ 5523 rpm. :confused0068: 12.2 AFR 97.8% load 210.2 Deg F oil temp and 192.2 Deg F coolant temp.

I'd love to know the post compressor air temp....
Forum: Forced Induction 09-03-2013, 12:25 PM
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Posted By Calum
They certainly can tell, but it's a matter of how...

They certainly can tell, but it's a matter of how hard it is. The tools at the dealership wont see it. But if they do a forensic study of the software it can be found, even if you flash back to...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-29-2013, 07:58 PM
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Posted By Calum
Did you put the batteries in parallel?

Did you put the batteries in parallel?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-29-2013, 05:49 PM
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Posted By Calum
was the damage caused by user error?

was the damage caused by user error?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2013, 05:21 PM
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Posted By Calum
The 680 isn't enough to keep up with a decent...

The 680 isn't enough to keep up with a decent audio system, even a small one. You'll be going though alternators about once a year. Atleast I was on my last car with a similar setup.

The 925...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-22-2013, 08:04 AM
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Posted By Calum
His post seemed to warrant it, to me atleast.

His post seemed to warrant it, to me atleast.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-22-2013, 01:04 AM
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Posted By Calum
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=86...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=864890



Or how about 6.2?
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31218

There's always something better. If you need to shit on this...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-21-2013, 04:09 PM
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Posted By Calum
Are you no longer using a second charger? Did it...

Are you no longer using a second charger? Did it not work out?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-19-2013, 10:42 AM
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Posted By Calum
Grant, that is brilliant! Do you have any plans...

Grant, that is brilliant! Do you have any plans to take it beyond the design phase? I'd love to see that come to market.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-19-2013, 10:40 AM
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Posted By Calum
Check out Ptuning's stuff. I have no first hand...

Check out Ptuning's stuff. I have no first hand experience with it, but what they've posted leads me to believe it's worth investigating.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-18-2013, 08:31 PM
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Posted By Calum
Fluid moving is fluid moving. It doesn't matter...

Fluid moving is fluid moving. It doesn't matter if the motive force behind the fluid is a rocket or a centrifugal compressor. That said, I don't think a venturi would work well with a pressure...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2013, 01:58 PM
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Posted By Calum
700 watts at 14v is about a 50 amp draw. I...

700 watts at 14v is about a 50 amp draw. I wouldn't want to run any more, and I'd be careful to not run things like the rear defrost at the same time, but that should be doable with our 120 amp...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2013, 06:21 PM
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Posted By Calum
A few provisions, in the name of three Odyssey...

A few provisions, in the name of three Odyssey PC2150's as 'ballast.' lol
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2013, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Calum
The problem is going to be controlling the motor....

The problem is going to be controlling the motor. From a control stand point a pulse wide modulated input power would be easier to produce without dumping a bunch of power to heat. But I doubt the...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2013, 06:03 PM
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Posted By Calum
A few of us have inquired about this but have...

A few of us have inquired about this but have never gotten a straight answer. They were able to setup an 'idle' speed where the charger spins just fast enough to not cause a restriction. But I have...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-02-2013, 12:28 PM
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Posted By Calum
There's more to it then that. The leaf blowers...

There's more to it then that. The leaf blowers are not designed to create pressure, they move air, but are designed to internally recirculate the air if discharge pressure builds up much at all. ...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-27-2013, 08:41 AM
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Posted By Calum
Check the boost plot in this graph. ...

Check the boost plot in this graph.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y481/fenton108/IMAG1018_zpsf57ffca3.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 07-17-2013, 09:55 PM
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Posted By Calum
A feature on the upcoming 2014 Mazda3. "A...

A feature on the upcoming 2014 Mazda3.

"A variable-voltage alternator freewheels while cruising or accelerating, and when you lift or brake, it generates way more charging energy than the...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2013, 09:40 PM
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Posted By Calum
I think I may have miss understood then. I'm...

I think I may have miss understood then. I'm wondering if the present setup could work with 36 volts in an effort to get more up top. With the right controls I think it would be nice to be able to...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2013, 06:46 PM
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Posted By Calum
Exactly as I suspected, but it's certainly good...

Exactly as I suspected, but it's certainly good to hear of experience. Thanks



Why is that? Is the compressor limited in it's pressure ratio? The motor not able to output the torque at the...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2013, 01:51 PM
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Posted By Calum
Rob, thanks for posting. I didn't realize you...

Rob, thanks for posting. I didn't realize you were reping the company, glad to have you in the community.

How many deep cycles are the batteries capable?

Is the controller capable to...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-08-2013, 09:41 PM
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Posted By Calum
I don't think that's at all out of the question...

I don't think that's at all out of the question if the system would be capable of say 36 volts and holding 4-5 psi until redline. Of course this would also require relocation of the start system...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-08-2013, 05:07 PM
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Posted By Calum
As a potential customer I really want to make a...

As a potential customer I really want to make a point clear. I could not convince myself to buy this with the present controller setup. If things could be tuned to give a linear change in power vs...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-08-2013, 12:12 PM
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Posted By Calum
Honestly, I think vortech made a mistake with...

Honestly, I think vortech made a mistake with their compressor choice and forcing people to buy a new compressor if they want to go much past the kits output. Then the Innovate kit came out even...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-08-2013, 10:19 AM
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Posted By Calum
Good post, very help. :clap: I wish you luck in...

Good post, very help. :clap: I wish you luck in all your future indevors and hope they take you to far off places. :happy0180:
Forum: Forced Induction 07-08-2013, 05:31 AM
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Posted By Calum
That depends on the size of the wire. Poking two...

That depends on the size of the wire. Poking two 2 awg wires through the fire wall is hard enough. I don't know if four would be possible without drilling. When even small voltage drops can make a...
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