<< That appears to be a significantly expanded turbo map. Perhaps
 > > > > >Garret invested in some high buck 3D simulations software.
 > > > >
 > > > > >Which trim do you recommend Chrissi?
 > > >
 > > > > LOL, I'm just a newbee dummy at this; I was throwing it out there to
ask you
 > > > > guys.
 > > > > Based on Cliff Manzke's calcs he comes up with a corrected airflow
of 31.7
 > > > > lb/min at a pressure ratio of 2.0.
 > > > > Looking at the GT35 76mm, 52 trim, 0.50 A/R (red graph) that puts it
right in
 > > > > the middle of the sweet spot, yes?
 > > > > Are Cliff's numbers generally accepted as good?
 > > > >
 > > > > ...Chrissi
 > > > >
 > > > > Cozy Mk-IV 13B Turbo
 > > > > www.CozyGirrrl.com
 > > > > Chrissi@BlueMountainAvionics.com

 > > Looks good to me Chrissi. You guys are being very conservative
 > > as the GT35 is rated at 260 HP to 510 HP. Looks like Garret
 > > adopted ball bearings with a vengeance. I wonder if they are
 > > the silicon nitride variety. 10 times more durable is quite
 > > a claim.
 > >
 > > The new catalog looks great. Greatly simplifies choosing a turbo.
 > > What does the GT35 cost and who are you buying it from?
 > > Any idea what the turbine wheel is made from or are they
 > > all Inconel now?


 > The GT35 matches the specs of Greg's as close as I could find in that book
without going to a
 > hybrid (extra cost)
 > I will try to find out the materials used and things like inconel turbine
wheels soon.
 > Before I commit to that one I need to have the shop's "experts" look at
the matchup on tuesday.
 > This is from a performance shop in Australia. As it is in the catalog it
would be $1250 US
 > including shipping but how much a hit would it take on import duty?
 > ...Chrissi
 >
 > Cozy Mk-IV 13B Turbo
 > www.CozyGirrrl.com
 > Chrissi@BlueMountainAvionics.com

Question for the turbo cognoscenti. What does trim refer to? I only see it
mentioned in regard to Garrett machines.

Ed. Sadler

 
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