Calculating with Car Specs

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE

Calculate the scfm and nlpm needed from the turbo charger for a car with the following specifications:

• 4-inch diameter pistons (101.6 mm)
• 3.46-inch stroke (87.88 mm)
• 8-cylinder engine
• 6,000 rpm
• 10 psi (0.069 bar) of boast for the turbo charger

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