<VV> Question about stock '63 turbo boost

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Glenn,

Up front I'll tell you I'm not a turbo owner, but I've been around Corvairs for "a while".  The consensus is that the stock Corvair turbos (either generation) don't really make boost until you're in third gear.  If you've got a really good car and the conditions are just right, maybe top of second, but generally this is a mid way through third and fourth gear deal.  It is possible to modify the car to get boost sooner, but I'll leave that discussion to the turbo experts.

--Bryan

On Oct 30, 2013, at 10:51 AM, G Monrad wrote:

> The reason for the question is that I also have a Porsche 944 Turbo, and
> know what to expect as turbo boost kicks in (and the "Bar" meter approaches
> 1.0).  With the Corvair, I don't get the same perception of enhanced
> horsepower/torque from the turbo as the vacuum gauge goes from -30 to 0.  My
> assumption is the Corvair's boost must be less than the Porsche's boost.  
> 
> 
> 
> What should I be expecting from my '63 Vair? Is it only obvious at highway
> speeds?  Can I get the same result at 3K RPM in any gear?