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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    Thanks guys, You identified a really critical problem. I had my gas flows reversed. No wonder I've been getting all those backfires, stalls, and flames shooting out of the catalytic converter. So I'm going to reroute the piping there.


    Now, can anyone help me find the vendor of the highest octane orange air? I'll probably need two tanks to get started.

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    Image of damnelantra™ damnelantra™
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    this makes me long for the and you will know us by the trail of parts series all over again...
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    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    02/26/09

    @damnelantra™: Ah, yes. And that reminds me of the inexplicable fascination with Starions that Jalopnik had for awhile.
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    Image of the good dr zero the good dr zero
    02/26/09

    @damnelantra™: What ever happened to Bumbeck? I miss his blue gloves.
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    Image of damnelantra™ damnelantra™
    02/27/09

    @the good dr zero: hes still writing apparently, he linked me to this one he wrote

    [championspeedshop.com]
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    Image of cyclopticgaze cyclopticgaze
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    I don't know why we're bothering with turbochargers when superior designs already exist:
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    Image of .357 .357
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    Turbos are a good idea. Good fuel economy and good performance.
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    Image of mytdawg mytdawg
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    And oldy but a goody - A turbo is nice but I'd rather be blown.
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    Turbos are for adding propulsion to the apex seals of a rotary. I thought that was common knowledge.


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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    02/26/09

    @Skunky: Never heard that variation on the joke before, and now I can't stop laughing. Great, I have an appointment in 6 minutes that I have to calm down for.


    "Good afternoon, sir, you'd like a loan? Hee hee hee hee hee hee!


    ...


    Wait! Come back!"

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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: Who knows, it may end up working to your advantage; you'll probably be the first person a banker has seen in about a year that has a smile on their face.
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    02/26/09

    @Skunky: I am the banker.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/26/09

    @Skunky: That is making me laugh uncontrollably, which in turn is making my coworkers uncomfortable. Awesome.
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    02/26/09

    @Skunky: That gave me a pause at first, but very nice indeed.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: I would rather get a loan from a laughing banker than one who's next appointment is with the ledge of the building.
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    02/26/09

    @engineerd invented the race car: Ooh, time for a Monty Python reference!


    "C'mon Perkins!"

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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    I sure do like my turbo: big power when you put your foot down (well, just a little after...), and crazy good fuel economy when you can resist. And it makes some nice sounds, too.


    And here I thought the turbo was shaped like that to keep the special speedy snails from escaping.

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    Image of mytdawg mytdawg
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    FM, that's what makes them work.
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    Image of Jo Schmo Jo Schmo
    02/26/09

    @mytdawg: You must work at the phone company. You get a heart-clicky too.
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    Image of mytdawg mytdawg
    02/26/09

    @Jo Schmo, Pauljones evil and opposite twin: Close, IT department. Have one back...
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    02/26/09

    @mytdawg: Ah, that's a personal favorite. Also works great on thickheads from marketing that don't realize that a 1 HP fan motor is not the same as a 3 HP pump motor.


    A heart-click thingamajig for you, sir.

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    Image of Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    That diagram messed with my head because I associate blue with cold, orange with hot.
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    02/26/09

    @Ash78: And why are the blower wheels blue? Are they also made out of cold exhaust?
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    How about the economy? Can you tell me how the f*cking economy works?


    If that's too hard:


    How about shovels, can you tell me how a shovel works?

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    Image of Jo Schmo Jo Schmo
    02/26/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: I have countless books and publications on how the economy works, shovels no idea.
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    Image of maximum-sienna maximum-sienna
    02/26/09

    @Jo Schmo, Pauljones evil and opposite twin: I'm pretty sure the shovel is used to dig the hole the economy goes into.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/26/09

    @maximum-sienna already has a BMW GPS unit: Very witty. Good one.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/26/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: Shovels require a 3-man crew. One operator, one supervisor and one foreman.


    At least, that's how CalTrans operates.

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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/26/09

    @engineerd invented the race car: Shovels can be pretty wily. Probably takes all three of them just to get it out of the truck in the morning.
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    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    So which part sucks up and shreds $30 billion in a year?
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    Image of Jo Schmo Jo Schmo
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    I wanna know how stickers and speed holes improve the overall efficiency of the car.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/26/09

    @Jo Schmo, Pauljones evil and opposite twin: Assume 10hp per sticker. Unless they cover significant portions of the rear or side windows, then assume 25hp per sticker.


    Hell if I know how it works, but I think it has something to do with this:


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    Image of Jakuub Jakuub
    02/26/09

    @Jo Schmo, Pauljones evil and opposite twin: Stickers work by covering the rough, air-grabbing surface of your rusted out civic with a smooth, slippery to the air surface to reduce drag and increase aerodynamic efficiency. Air holes compress the air inside the engine compartment (more air goes in than out), turning the whole engine bay into a low-PSI turbocharger. Way more efficient than bolting shit to the engine like the crazy shit posted above.
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    Image of Jo Schmo Jo Schmo
    02/26/09

    @Jakuub: Heart-clicky to you sir.


    /grabs checkbook and tears down the street for Autozone

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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    02/26/09

    @Jo Schmo, Pauljones evil and opposite twin: Don't forget the LEDs for your wiper fluid jets.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    It also helps keep beer cold.


    [www.asciimation.co.nz]


    Crazy New Zealanders! He has an MGB-GT, too, for Jalopnik-related content.

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/26/09

    @engineerd invented the race car: I remember seein' that a while back. And loving every minute of it.


    I need a shed.

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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/26/09

    @Foozy Ploosh Room: Yeah, its an oldy but a goody. Its still the first thing I think of when I hear turbocharger. I remember reading that dude's story and thinking he could just buy a fridge, but this is so much more awesome!
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/27/09

    @engineerd invented the race car: Yeah, but then he'd have to run electrical lines out to the shed, and...
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/27/09

    @Foozy Ploosh Room: Or a generator, which wouldn't be as cost-effective.
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    Image of Dr. H. F. Danger Dr. H. F. Danger
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    turbochargers...the solution for all your blowjob needs.
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    02/26/09

    In reply to How Does Turbocharging Work?
    Next month: What engine oil is for, and five ways to get your husband to change it for you!
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    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: COTD nom.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: Next week on "How Things Are Made," learn how to start your own popular automotive blog, anyone can do it.
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    Image of Jo Schmo Jo Schmo
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy:you know if you had one of these on your car you woundn't ever need to change the oil:


    [kalecoauto.com]

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    Image of Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master Ash Clutchem, Pokey Master
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: That may be legal up in Canadia, but not around here.


    It's Adam and EVE, not Click & Clack.

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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: Excellent work.
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    Image of Ray Wert Ray Wert
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy: Hey work with us -- we've got half the guys out today. The other half, like me, are jet-lagged. Cut us some slack. It's for your benefit.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/26/09

    @Ray Wert: We get benefits here?
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    02/26/09

    @Ray Wert: Don't worry sweetie, it's more of a jab at Popular Mechanics, not at Jalopnik.
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    02/26/09

    @Deartháir aka Prawo Jazdy:


    Your answers are right here. Dr.Danger and the Masters of the Jalopniverse

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