Tanchik & TurboTune
Tanchik Tanchik
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Tanchik Tanchik
I’ve been studying the tank’s powertrain layout, trying to find a sweet spot where we can keep the engine running cool under sustained fire while still giving us enough torque to keep the crew moving. What’s your take on tuning a big engine for that kind of balance—more on the torque curve or tweaking the intake for better endurance?
TurboTune TurboTune
You’re looking at that sweet spot where heat doesn’t make the engine quit on you, right? First off, lock the torque curve down. Hit that mid‑range sweet spot, because a tank is never sprinting, it’s dragging that weight. If you keep the torque high through the first 2500 RPM, you’re not just moving the crew—you’re giving the engine breathing room. Now the intake: it’s the engine’s lungs. If you can clean up the air path, you give the combustion a better match for the fuel, so you don’t overheat. Think a high‑flow throttle body, a bit more venturi size, and a properly tuned resonator to keep the pressure waves in check. Keep the carburetor or throttle body set to a leaner mix at higher RPMs, but don’t push it so lean that you start knocking under load. In short: shape the torque curve first, then fine‑tune the intake for endurance. Keep the heat under control, keep the torque up, and the tank will run like a well‑tuned beast.
Tanchik Tanchik
Sounds solid. Locking the torque curve first gives us the grunt we need without letting the heat pile up. Then a cleaner air path will keep the combustion smooth, so the engine stays in the sweet spot. Just keep an eye on that mix—lean is good, but not so lean that it knocks. We’ll hit that balance point and stay ahead of any heat‑related surprises.
TurboTune TurboTune
Nice, that’s the way to go—torque first, then clean intake. Keep the throttle lean enough to avoid knock, but not so lean it kills the combustion. With that balance, the engine will stay cool and punchy for the whole fight. You’re on the right track.
Tanchik Tanchik
Glad you see it that way. Stick to that balance and we’ll keep the tank running sharp for the entire engagement.
TurboTune TurboTune
Sounds good. Just keep the coolant on point and the intake tight, and the tank’ll stay sharp as a blade.
Tanchik Tanchik
Coolant’s on the table, intake’s locked tight. We’ll keep everything tight and efficient.