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Old 05-04-2011, 10:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
I have an LDA (boost enrichment) pump if I need it. I shouldn't, and the N/A pump is capable of flowing enough fuel to reach 15 psi on small turbos, although not without smoke.
I thought smoke had to do with not having enough O2 to fully combust the fuel? Wouldn't a large boost decrease smoke instead of increase it? On my turbo diesel, it smokes a tiny bit if I lay the hammer down before the turbo spools, and then cleans out as the boost kicks in.

Christ, I don't know much about specific turbo applications, but do you plan to intercool your boost? I believe that would also lower your EGT (exhaust gas temp). More off-topic I know, but I like to learn.
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