Re: [ST] Re: Turbo price...

["ASHLEY BENNETT" <spondon955@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't heard anyone question the quality of the Wilcox gear, it was down
to the fact that his dyno runs seemed a little distorted on his website,
they have a good reputation and have worked very closely with Triumph.
Ashley

> I too questioned a turbo, because for about the same (with labor) or less
> one could use Wilcox Racing Engines (across the pond) and get 140+ HP at
the
> rear wheel with the top end rebuild.
>
> I know someone previously mentioned that Wilcox may not be of the best
> quality, but when the time comes for me I'm gonna talk it over with my
> mechanic and determine if we should use Wilcox or do it ourselves.  Either
> way I think it will be better than a turbo because turbo's shorten the
> engine life.
>
> Think about it.  All a turbo is doing is forced more air at a positive
> pressure.  This will therefore increase the chamber pressure on the
> compression stroke hence making a bigger BANG.  I would venture to say
that
> without making changes to the engine and just adding a turbo, that engine
> component life is shortened.
>
> I think installing performance inards (i.e. better sleeves, pistons, and
> shot peened components, etc.) would be a better solution.  I'll let you
know
> in a year when my warranty expires and I/someone play(s) with the engine.
>
> My thoughts.
>
> Rich
> 00' Sprint RS
> (The grass is always greener because it's covering manure)
> ***************
> Snow Dawg Wrote:
> > I gotta ask: How the heck can the price $5,500 for a turbo be justified?
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today
> Only $9.95 per month!
> http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97
>
>      *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
*
>       The ST/RS Mailing list is sponsored by Jack Lilley Ltd.
>           http://www.TriumphNet.com/st/lilley for more info
>    http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST, RS and Mailing List info
>



     *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
      The ST/RS Mailing list is sponsored by Jack Lilley Ltd.
          http://www.TriumphNet.com/st/lilley for more info
   http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST, RS and Mailing List info

=-=-=-= Next Message =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=