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I hear that, they just had not been implementing them at
the time in car applications, and most aftermarket turbo kits for cars came
without them. As tight as the RX-7 compartment was that I had, it might
have been a problem getting one in anyhow...
Greg
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 2:18
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Methods of
charge cooling was Water/Meth injection
Greg, Perhaps they weren't making intercoolers that
fit your application. They have been making intercoolers since the 1920's.
Super and turbosupercharged diesel trucks have been using them for ages. Early
supercharged aircraft also used "aftercoolers" which is the same device with a
different name.
Water injection IS another perfectly legitimate
way to beat detonation though. The P47 and P51's used BOTH intercoolers and
water/methanol injection for maximum military power. Hard climb in a dogfight
or to run from the battle when needed were both possibilities. It must have
been serious when you had to make more than 1200 HP!
Bill
Jepson
<snip>
because
they weren't making intercoolers at the
time <snip>
-----Original Message-----
From:
Greg Ward <gregw@onestopdesign.biz>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
<flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:44
pm
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Methods of charge cooling was Water/Meth
injection
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