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Old 12-04-2011, 02:09 AM   #65
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Originally Posted by old greg View Post
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.



Umm.. He's right you know. Volumetric efficiency and pressure drop across the exhaust valves/ports has a huge effect on turbo spool.
Wait old greg, but lower compression means exhaust gas has more pressure so wouldn't that help spool the turbo? Trading power at the crank for power to turbine.
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