Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:08:16 +0000 (UTC) From: Craig's Saab C900 Site <c900nospam.apana.org.au> Subject: Re: Considering a '90 900T
NeedforSwede2 <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> writes: >In article <duu53t$kma$1nospam.apana.org.au>, c900nospam.apana.org.au >says... >> >> I'm a bit surprised at this really. Given that the Garrett T3's have a >> longer spool-up time that the Mitsubishi TE-05's, how it is really a problem >> when coupled with a T37 auto trans? Isn't the fact that the transmission >> will shift gear by itself and maintain an almost continuous power output >> from the engine to the wheels which also keeps engine revs within a tighter >> range better for keeping a turbo spooled and operating efficiently? >> >when it shifts it drops out of the rev band that keeps the turbo >spooled. >And because it has only 3 gears, it drops a long way between shifts. Ah ok thanks Carl. I wouldn't have thought the rev drop would be enough to upset the turbo's spooling but since it's based on pressure changes, it makes sense. Craig. >-- >Carl Robson >Car PC Build starts again. http://smallr.com/rz >Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com -- Craig's Saab C900 Page at | Craig's Classic Saab Workshop - Sydney .au http://nospam/~c900 | http://www.classicsaab.net and other URL's Email: c900nospam.apana.org.au | For Saab 99/C900/9000 Enthusiasts World-Wide! Alternate: saabonautnospaml.com | Web-forums, galleries, library, links, etc.
