Nomad Willy
Guru
Richard wrote;
"Turbos work well in an application which requires a broad rpm range."
Hmmm? I would'a thunk the opposite. Turbo's don't really do much till you get to the upper end as I understood it. Haven't had a turbo diesel and don't contemplate getting one so have no need to know but I'm like a curious cat and want to know. I had a great turbo gas Jetta VW that had a lot of turbo-lag. 3 to 5000rpm was really strong. Drove a Cummins truck w a turbo and the lag was there but mild compared to the VW. But I know you know a lot more than me on this so I'll twist my head around it. Thanks for the course change.
Re what Yanmar said on cruise rpm I feel it supports my "small engine turning up" theory but Yanmar says some strange things. My head is still in the small engine turning fast camp for efficiency but I know mid-range engine speeds can produce great economy.
Products are made to support the latest trends like fuel efficiency. Get a high number whatever the cost on the sticker in the window of cars. My Jetta had an EPA rating of 36mpg hwy and it delivered but top gear (5th stick shift) was too tall for me. I rarely used it.
"Turbos work well in an application which requires a broad rpm range."
Hmmm? I would'a thunk the opposite. Turbo's don't really do much till you get to the upper end as I understood it. Haven't had a turbo diesel and don't contemplate getting one so have no need to know but I'm like a curious cat and want to know. I had a great turbo gas Jetta VW that had a lot of turbo-lag. 3 to 5000rpm was really strong. Drove a Cummins truck w a turbo and the lag was there but mild compared to the VW. But I know you know a lot more than me on this so I'll twist my head around it. Thanks for the course change.
Re what Yanmar said on cruise rpm I feel it supports my "small engine turning up" theory but Yanmar says some strange things. My head is still in the small engine turning fast camp for efficiency but I know mid-range engine speeds can produce great economy.
Products are made to support the latest trends like fuel efficiency. Get a high number whatever the cost on the sticker in the window of cars. My Jetta had an EPA rating of 36mpg hwy and it delivered but top gear (5th stick shift) was too tall for me. I rarely used it.