John Doe wrote:
Ok, another turbo question:

Can someone please explain to me the performance gain by going above 30" MP
(say, during takeoff) on a turbo'd engine.

How much better performance are you getting from the engine at say 35"MP on
takeoff vs a non-turbo'd engine that's going to max out around 29"?

Reduce manifold pressure to 23 inches on takeoff and tell me what it
feels like. that's the difference.


Is it worth the strain put on the engine?

Only if you need it.


I understand the turbo being able
to maintain power at high altitudes, but I haven't heard it explained to me
why I would need such a high power setting on takeoff/climb (assuming sea
level field).

For the same reason being able to maintain the sea level power is
desirable, it's more power.