Re: [alfa] quick course in turbos

[bearbvd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Greg Hermann)]

At 1:11 PM 3/29/04, webb.p@domain.elided wrote:
>Look for "Turbochargers" by Hugh McInnes.   Described as the cliff-note
>version of forced induction references.

The McInnes books (there are two editions of the one mentioned) are pretty
good. The basic tech info is, obviously, still perfectly good. The hardware
related stuff is getting a bit dated.

The best one out there is "Automotive Supercharging and Turbocharging
Systems--ATechnical Guide" by John D. Humphries (Motorbooks International,
1992), ISBN # 0-87938-657-6. Unfortunately, it's out of print, and
therefore one would need to find a used copy.

The Bell book is pretty much GARBAGE, it's marketing driven to far too
great an extent.

Greg
>
>Also try "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell, considered the authority on forced
>induction.
>
>From amazon.com..
>
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>  Supercharging, Turbocharging, & Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook
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>HTH
>
>-Peter
>
>> Does anyone know of a resource where I can get a quick introduction to
>> turbocharged engines?
>>
>> If someone says "wastegate", or "boost 17 psi", what are they talking
>> about?
>>
>> Tess
>> in Bellevue, WA USA
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