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Well said sir! ABNZX9@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 4/30/99 6:22:45 PM US Eastern Standard Time, > highrpm@usa.net writes: > > << SORRY TO BE NIEVE, BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT WAYS YOU > CAN > USE A TURBO WITH CARBS? >> > > There are 2 different ways to use carbs on aturbo bike.First is the > traditonal draw thru system where the turbo is located between the carb and > the head.The turbo draws fresh air and fuel thru the turbo.While this system > does work it is not the best for streetriding.Usually with a draw thru system > carburation response isnt as good,you also cannot use an intercooler with a > draw thru system. > The other type is known as a blown thru and this can be using carbs or fuel > injection.The advantages to blow thru is that you can utilize the stock > carbs,intercooling, throttle reponse and idle are much closer to > stock.Disadvantage is that a blow thru is somewhat harder to tune then a draw > thru for someone with little or no experience.