Exhaust leaks = Power loss...
11-19-2011 | 05:36 AM
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Exhaust leaks = Power loss...
Just thinking about it, a "Small" exhaust leak (5-7mm wide) on the Xover to exhaust manifold flange.
How much of a power loss and spool loss will this cause?
Searching doesn't tell me anything.
How much of a power loss and spool loss will this cause?
Searching doesn't tell me anything.
11-19-2011 | 07:53 AM
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A rule of thumb I heard years ago, was that a hole in the exhaust the diameter of a standard pencil could result in a loss of gas mileage of up to 10%. Power loss would be difficult to calculate. A chassis dyno could see the difference, but not likely your butt dyno.
11-20-2011 | 02:12 PM
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Somehow my cross over pipe broke in half right under the turbocharger.... My 2.8L couldn't spool the little K26.
11-21-2011 | 01:36 AM
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i can't hear it on idle, only on boost so i can say it's robbing spool time!
