Turbo back pressure
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Turbo back pressure
First off, i love this site. And appreciate all the ford brothers helping each other out. Hoooraaa.
I am wondering if having my exhaust cut off right about mid cab if this is causing a lack of back pressure for the turbo and robbing me of power. I dont have a muffler or cat conv. Just a short exh. Pipe. Dont seem to have much power from takeoff without dropping to first or second and flooring it... Thank you very much.
I am wondering if having my exhaust cut off right about mid cab if this is causing a lack of back pressure for the turbo and robbing me of power. I dont have a muffler or cat conv. Just a short exh. Pipe. Dont seem to have much power from takeoff without dropping to first or second and flooring it... Thank you very much.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sedalia, CO
In a word, no. A couple of suggestions:
First, list your truck and any modifications in your signature, as that'll give folks more info, and they'll provide more valuable help as a result.
Second, look for the simple stuff first: Clean air filter, no boost or exhaust leaks, etc.
Oh, most importantly, welcome to the 'hood! Lots of good people here.
Mark
First, list your truck and any modifications in your signature, as that'll give folks more info, and they'll provide more valuable help as a result.
Second, look for the simple stuff first: Clean air filter, no boost or exhaust leaks, etc.
Oh, most importantly, welcome to the 'hood! Lots of good people here.
Mark
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From: Temperance, MI
This question was just asked not too long ago and I'll repeat AFTER the turbo you DO NOT want any back pressure. The turbo takes care of any and all pressure it needs pre-exhaust. If you have a problem it's not because a lack of back pressure.
More Turbo
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From: VT
The only thing back pressure is good for is slowing you down!
Turbo drive pressure is another matter. That's the pressure between your cylinders and the turbo. The higher the pressure, the more boost pressure, generally.
As Mark said, welcome to FTE!
Turbo drive pressure is another matter. That's the pressure between your cylinders and the turbo. The higher the pressure, the more boost pressure, generally.
As Mark said, welcome to FTE!
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