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Old 12-14-2011, 10:53 PM   #205
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yes, a centrifugal does increase VE as RPM increases, which does make a goofy increasing tq curve on what would otherwise be a flat NA curve.

I do however think that if you can increase the power without trade off, then why not?

Sorry that as a mechanical engineer (motorsports background...actually minor) I don't buy into the ying-yang 'soul' of the chassis matches aspiration thing. The aspiration to match the job at hand, yes. For example a turbo for an auto-x car wouldn't be my vote...much like I wouldn't take a 200hp NA car to a big road course.
NA is a fun challenge to make power with, sounds great, has crisp response but when you can get more power for far less without driveability trade off, why not?
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