I found this interesting bulletin on modding 850 turbos.
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=10961
850 and great turbo reference links
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mecheng
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Not bad.
Here is another link that explains the science behind choosing a turbo: how to read the efficiency lines, why the intercooler is so important, and how to prevent it from becoming a flame thrower .
It is for a Stealth but they have posted the maps for the Mitsui family of turbo chargers:
http://www.stealth316.com/2-3s-compflowmaps.htm#li
Here is another link that explains the science behind choosing a turbo: how to read the efficiency lines, why the intercooler is so important, and how to prevent it from becoming a flame thrower .
It is for a Stealth but they have posted the maps for the Mitsui family of turbo chargers:
http://www.stealth316.com/2-3s-compflowmaps.htm#li
1998 Volvo S70 T5 - SE - 240km - Sold July 2018
1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
Boost is my drug of choice
1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
Boost is my drug of choice
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polskamafia mjl
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Great info gentleman. I hope this gets pinned somewhere so it is easy to find in the future.
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I will move this over to the performance forum and leave a breadcrumb trail here
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