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Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-20-2018, 11:55 PM
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Posted By booster
Are those currently available components the ones...

Are those currently available components the ones that cheat the emissions tests?:D:eek::hide:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-18-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
The new Silverado engine shown in BBQ's video is...

The new Silverado engine shown in BBQ's video is a 4 cylinder 2.7L that is said to have:


310hp


348ft-lb torque


More than in both cases than the 3.0 MB diesel.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-18-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
I seem to be seeing, mostly single rear wheel,...

I seem to be seeing, mostly single rear wheel, transits all over the place around here in Minnesota. I think the trades guys are finally moving away from their old E150 Fords to them.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-18-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
There is no doubt there have been some growing...

There is no doubt there have been some growing pains with the Ecoboost, with a lot of it being heat related, I think. It is relatively easy to generate more power, but it can get quite difficult to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-18-2018, 01:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
I think MOST everyone here has seen or heard of...

I think MOST everyone here has seen or heard of this stuff, but a couple of reference articles on emissions cheating.

...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
That is typical internet arguing tactic, just...

That is typical internet arguing tactic, just keep insisting on ironclad proof, and when any proof is given say it isn't good enough. Nothing to even address because it would never be enough. If he...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
You did notice I said possible and didn't mention...

You did notice I said possible and didn't mention any specific manufacturers, I hope. :whistling:


Do a search on diesel emissions cheating and read up, there are many articles out there on it,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
From what we have heard lately, it is very...

From what we have heard lately, it is very possible nearly all the diesel manufacturers were doing the same thing, and the question still remains if diesels can meet standards and give good economy...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2018, 03:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
Yep, totally agree. Besides that, nobody...

Yep, totally agree.


Besides that, nobody has stated the gasser get the same fuel economy, but they may in the near future, especially if you look at the % of heat energy of the fuel used. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2018, 01:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
But it is a turbo which can effectively double...

But it is a turbo which can effectively double the output of either engine. I could build you a 3.0 gas engine that would perform like the 6.0 Chevy NA engine quite easily, on very low boost.

...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-16-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
The difference between 18 to 1 and 9 to one is...

The difference between 18 to 1 and 9 to one is just cylinder compression pressure, and a recoverable, mostly force. The difference just allows compression ignition.


The engine dyno or chassis...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-16-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
This is the torque/hp curve for the 6.0 gasser in...

This is the torque/hp curve for the 6.0 gasser in our Chevy


https://www.classbforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5761&stc=1&d=1526481729


It gets to the 325ft-lb about 2K rpm and is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-16-2018, 02:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
Someone on here mentioned, quite a while ago,...

Someone on here mentioned, quite a while ago, that their V6 Sprinter climbed at about 3500rpm IIRC. It may have been davydd, but I am sure others would know also. I was surprised at it was that...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-15-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
Yep, the cylinder head, piston top designs have...

Yep, the cylinder head, piston top designs have changed a lot over the years from the old styles we saw in the 60s and 70s. High turbulence and high intake velocity help a lot with a heavy emphasis...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
Things to remember about the comparisons. ...

Things to remember about the comparisons.

Gas turbo engines perform just as well as diesel turbos at altitude.

Gas engines, especially turbo ones, can be designed to get the power bandwidth...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
Time will tell, but with the improvements of gas...

Time will tell, but with the improvements of gas engine technology, I think it is very likely that gas could take over, unless some other source comes along.

Just look at the numbers for the twin...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-29-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,376
Posted By booster
Interesting article, but pretty sketchy. Smaller...

Interesting article, but pretty sketchy. Smaller displacement seems an odd way to improve very much, as they already chose displacement and combustion chamber shapes to maximize output and minimize...
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