Originally Posted by madRiver
Originally Posted by Brigadier
I will still take my V6 over an overworked, overstressed turbo 4 any day. But then again, I run 30W oil in my engines that call for CAFE 20W oils.......So I guess I am a neanderthal....
The idea that turbo engines are overstressed is a bit dated. The majority of modern turbo applications are light pressure and geared for efficient power not brute force.power with little regard for economy.
It's understandable with your thinking which is dated by around 10-15 years on turbo applications. VW and Saab seemed to pioneer the efficient turbos.
Agreed. Mine spends most of its life below around 3000rpm. 310# of torque available by 2000rpm. No need to rev the snot out of it like a V6.
Originally Posted by Brigadier
I will still take my V6 over an overworked, overstressed turbo 4 any day. But then again, I run 30W oil in my engines that call for CAFE 20W oils.......So I guess I am a neanderthal....
The idea that turbo engines are overstressed is a bit dated. The majority of modern turbo applications are light pressure and geared for efficient power not brute force.power with little regard for economy.
It's understandable with your thinking which is dated by around 10-15 years on turbo applications. VW and Saab seemed to pioneer the efficient turbos.
Agreed. Mine spends most of its life below around 3000rpm. 310# of torque available by 2000rpm. No need to rev the snot out of it like a V6.