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Old 12-04-2011, 01:12 AM   #63
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Originally Posted by Lucas View Post
unless you can explain to me otherwise
It has an effect in the real world in terms of time until boost, rather than rpm until boost on a dyno. You're right in that mass flow rate/pressure is what spools turbos, but a the improved off boost power will get you above your boost threshold sooner. Semantics, sure. But a higher compression turbo engine will be more "responsive" in the real world.

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Originally Posted by coyote View Post
Umm.. He's right you know. Volumetric efficiency and pressure drop across the exhaust valves/ports has a huge effect on turbo spool.
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