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I thought i would add something too. Check out our turbo on the dyno.

www.uow.edu.au/eng/racing/

It the photo in the top corner.

We placed a map sensor in the pipe between the restrictor and the monitored the restricted condition.Once the retrcuted condition is reached the pressure plumits to around 80Pa. 84 we calculated...

I have not quanitative measurments of spool time.

All our development was done in the car as the dyno has limitations on ramp rate. We never could see any sign of lag on the dyno but in the car it...

Firstly the VNT turbo is very different to a wastegated turbo. Boost, restricted condition and turbine characteristics will have an effect on you overall design solution. Also what you do on the dyno...

Interesting! I asked this question over 6 months ago and got no replies but I do now know the answer your question. The VNT garrett says can operate at EGT's of up to 900 degrees C without damage. We...

Up to 280 kPa at during acceleration.

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UOW Racing 2004

Firstly. What has happened to the spirit of the FSAE competition! The event is about learning and gaining valuable skills which put us in a good position for employment as engineers. I have seen...

UOW Racing ran a turbo engine at this years australian comp and I believe it was the best motor there. Our dyno graphs look similar to those posted by Cornell.

This is however just half the story...

Garrett fitted carbon seals to our turbo and sealing wise they work a treat, We have no noticable oil loss and no real blue smoke.

The seal however was very tight at first though. It has loosened...

We have just tested our 2004 radiator 275*300*40mm and a 10 inch davies craig fan.

Calculations have been made following the test day and we estimated the following. At air flow of 250L/s we...

I did a thesis study on engine choice.

After reviewing many alternatives I concluded the VFR400 was the best choice. They can be purchased in Sydney Aust. from RB Imports for just $800 and there...

I am interested in the aluminum radiator. Any details and photos would help

Has any team had any success with the GT15V Garrett turbo?

Has any team had any success with the GT15V Garrett turbo?