Re: [DMCForum] Decadent pleasures denied Martin G
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Re: [DMCForum] Decadent pleasures denied Martin G



Louie Golden wrote:

>I guess that's the difference between the opposite sides of the pond.
Over here it seems most prize simplicity in engineering. We see things
like turbos, variable valve timing, complex computer controls, and other
trickery as last ditch efforts to make a lackluster engine into something
worthy. 
>
I think that's an opinion that's waaay out of date :-) For some reason, 
in the US diesel cars have been universally binned, but they were 
incredibly simple up to a few years ago with the emergence of the direct 
injection common rail engines. The XUD diesel used by Peugeot and 
Citroen up to 98 could be relied apon to do 120,000 miles before 
exhibiting any problems, and usually that'd be a head gasket - and that 
goes for the turbo models too. They really are fantastic engines, which 
once started needed nothing more than fuel and air to run. Not sure why 
I bring it up though :-)

>Most Americans figure if it needs a turbo to go fast, it wasn't
engineered very well to begin with. I guess it comes down to where you're
from :-)
>
You get more power from a smaller engine, but also the economy of the 
smaller engine if the gearing is spaced to allow cruising "below" the 
turbo. If you ever drive a really, and I mean really powerful turbo'd 
car, you'd get as hooked on the accelleration curve that I did. My 
friend's skyline is an extreme example, with the performance of a tiny 
engine up to 5500rpm, when it suddenly surges to 8000rpm in a matter of 
a couple of seconds. It was built purely for engine and isn't really 
practical. Have a look on Google for "opel lotus omega swedish police" 
and track down a video taken from a Saab 9000 turbo cop car chasing a 
Lotus Omega (LHD version of Lotus Carlton). It's really funny.

>. What all did you do to get your car to 170 hp anyways?
>
Went down a scrapyard and paid $40 for the CPR, Metering head and 
distributor off a Volvo 760. Over here, it had a B28E engine with no cat 
or lambda system. Fitted them to my D, timed it up at 12 degrees (this 
is by experiment, some run at  lot less advance), and a bit of vacuum 
system re-plumbing. I wouldnt try anything crazy, but had a lot of fun 
with it at a car show a week ago taking place on a flat, hard-packed 
grass field. Managed to donut it quite easily, though my back tyres 
really need changing!

Martin




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