" Turbocharging (1st passenger turbo in 1978)"
Better rethink this one... A number of GM cars in the '60 were turbo cars.
Christian Stanton wrote:
> Too complicated....don't be too sure.
>
> Saab is has working prototypes (as in drivable cars) of a new variable
>compression ratio engine. The head (including cylinders) and block are hinged
>and pivot hydraulically to continuously change the compression ratio from 8:1
>to 14:1.
>
> Specs: 1.6 liter supercharged 5 cylinder 20 valve , 225 HP, 224 FtLb Torque,
>40 (yes forty) lbs. max boost.
>
> See more at:
> http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/editorial/innovations/saabengine.html
>
> Leave it to Saab...they have had a few innovations (and flops):
> - Front wheel drive (how strange! since 1948)
> - 2 cycle cars (umm..you want me to add oil to the gas)
> - Freewheeling (for economy???)
> - Turbocharging (1st passenger turbo in 1978)
>
> MG Innovations:
> (umm...maybe the MGA Twin Cam or pre-war Supercharging?)
> ....
>
> Chris (MG,Saabs Beer or Wine? Different experience, still both great fun).
>Is there a Turbo Midget in my future?
>
> >>> <Daniel1312@aol.com> 11/15/00 03:22PM >>>
> To be honest I think it will be cost of brass that will be prohibitive :>
>
> In a message dated 15/11/00 18:56:51 GMT Standard Time, Toby@intri-plex.com
> writes:
>
> << I can't wait until they try my
> idea of a trombone exhaust system. It gets longer or shorter depending on
> rpm to shock wave tune the exhaust system for every possible RPM!... Fun
> crazy stuff. "Its too complicated it'll never work." >>
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