Ford Flex TV - ecoboost or no?
We just sold our Coachmen TT and are awaiting delivery of an Aliner Ranger 15, GVWR 3500#. Currently have 2012 F-150 with ecoboost that we used to haul the Coachmen TT, GVWR 5500# and are looking at t...
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marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:
Losing 30% Hp at 10,000 ft really makes you wish you had a turbo or SC.
Cant we just call it Forced Induction (FI) and all be friends? :B
Careful when using ratios to describe superchargers - they loose JUST AS MUCH hp, percentage wise, as NA, at higher elevations. They just typically have more hp to begin with.
There are few exceptions to the rule. The Range Rover 3.8SC for example, bleed off boost at sea level. At higher elevations, it bleeds less and less to attain specified power levels. But once that limit is reached, it'll still start losing power.
A turbo can maintain relatively stable boost levels untill it runs outside of it's compressor map range. But unless you're climbing a mountain pass in Tibet you probably don't have to worry!
