View Single Post
Old 09-02-2014, 09:57 AM   #14 (permalink)
gijoe985
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington
Posts: 40
Thanks: 5
Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baltothewolf View Post
Doesn't a turbo spool the entire time on a gas engine? Because if so, bad idea.
True, but there are many people who have shown that a turbo increases fuel efficiency and the efficiency of the burn when it is just barely spooling. I.e. if it "kicks in" at 3000rpm, it helps a lot with fuel at 1000-2700. Which is the range that I drive in.

It was just a thought. I've seen people turbo an old dodge dart with a slant 6 and get 30-40 mpg. Which is amazing for an old hulk like that.
  Reply With Quote