inlet tract on turbo cars

[Martin_172]

does inlet tract make a difference on a turbo car like it does on a n/a car? Ie if its too long ull loosr power and torque?

 

[sideways danny]

makes a difference yes, you're not always on full boost. it's a big generalisation, but longer is better for torque and midrange, and short is for top end high revs power

 

[Martin_172]

i was under the impression longer was bad for torque or have i picked it up wrong and its just a case of TOO long is bad for torque?

 

[stan*]

There are limits to everything, a longER tract will give more torque at lower rpm, shorter higher peak power and lower torque. This is the general trend.

In my experience, if you apply this to most fwd cars though, where space is limited, you'll find the longer end of what you can fit is only just long enough...i.e is far easier to go too short and loose power and torque.

 

[Martin_172]

cheers for that matey that clears a few things up