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by RuffRyda
Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: Exhaust, Turbo, Cooling & Induction Related Topics
Topic: Setting Up Turbo
Replies: 0
Views: 5196

Setting Up Turbo

So I've decided to upgrade to a 6hp diesel engine to increase the effectiveness of the turbo, but I still need to address a couple factors in my build. Keeping limited space in mind, what is the best possible set up I could do to my engine that would allow me to run a turbo and maximize horsepower w...
by RuffRyda
Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: CVT Info
Topic: CVT??
Replies: 20
Views: 28319

Yea blowing the engine is a definite risk, but I've got to try! I'll be careful when setting the psi and slowly notch it up to the limit and hopefully I can avoid that. The Mitsubishi TD02 is my first choice but its not the smallest, its just the cheapest. The Garret GT1241 is the smallest and I thi...
by RuffRyda
Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:26 am
Forum: CVT Info
Topic: CVT??
Replies: 20
Views: 28319

The Torq-A-Verter looks cool but it doesn't look like it could handle 80mph?
I like the Magnum but would that be too much for a turbo 4hp?
Do Comet Cvt's include the automatic clutch or is this all I need?
What is low and high rpm engagement good for?

Thanks
by RuffRyda
Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: CVT Info
Topic: CVT??
Replies: 20
Views: 28319

I'm trying to squeeze a turbocharged Yanmar L48 into a 50cc scooter so I can have both efficiency and speed. The engine only has 4hp but with a turbo and low weight I'm hoping to get to at least 80mph. What is a good CVT for that application? Where can I find Comet CVT's to buy? Also what is the sta...
by RuffRyda
Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: CVT Info
Topic: CVT??
Replies: 20
Views: 28319

CVT??

I've been researching transmissions for a while and nothing seemed to match what I want. But I just recently learned about the Continuous Variable Transmission and it seems to be everything that I want. However, I don't know how to tell what size CVT will fit what size engine? Does the CVT input pul...