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Old 03-26-05, 11:08 PM
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Re: The "4.9 liter turbocharger, stage 1" thread.

as for fuel requirements there is another interesting way of combatting the issue of fuel , air charge temp ....you know that kind of stuff ... in other words take a trip with me back to 1962...
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In 1962, Olds, along with AiResearch, introduced a 'turbocharged' (called Fluid Injection) version of this engine, which put "Turbo Rocket Fluid" (½ distilled water, ½ methyl alcohol) into the carb. Along with a 10.25:1 compression ratio, yielded 0-60 in 8.5 seconds (with the manual tranny). The turbo was a Garrett TO-3 with an integral wastegate, the first. Unfortunately, due to the 10:1 compression ratio, boost was limited to only 5 psi, not the best use of a turbo
http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofjet.htm
sounds alot like us doesnt it ....well only 85 cubic inches less .....and cast iron heads ....but hey alum block , under 6 psi ..and a very fragile transmission (those rear mounted units in early tempest/special/jet-starFire cars )