Twin-Turbo V8 Facts of Life
Twin turbos come into the picture when an engine with two turbochargers compresses the intake fuel/air mixture. A Twin-Turbo is added to the second turbocharger of a vehicle’s engine, and we can do this by assigning a single turbo to work with each cylinder bank in V6 or V8 engines. Alternatively, vehicles use one large […]
Parallel Sequential Turbocharger Installation
How does Parallel Sequential turbo work? Sequential turbo set-ups feature one small and one large turbocharger. The small turbo mainly boosts low speeds, and the larger one is for higher engine speeds. The limited exhaust gas is directed into the smaller turbocharger when engine speed is low, resulting in rapid boost production. Although, it can […]
Common turbo engine failure – Turbocharger Oil Leak
The turbocharger is also known by the name turbo. It is the additional system used by car manufacturers to boost power. These are commonly used for delivering the same power in smaller and larger cars. You will find that all manufacturers now offer the turbocharged model. What does it mean? It means that now they […]
How to Install Your First Turbocharger on Any Engine?
There are two main ways to get more power from your car’s engine. The first is to increase the capacity of the engine. The second is to increase the amount of fuel going into the cylinder. Generally, when more fuel goes into the cylinders, the engine produces more power. So part of the solution is to tune the carburetor, cylinder […]
What are the main functions of Turbocharger?
Turbochargers are centrifugal compressors driven by an exhaust gas turbine and installed in engines to boost the air entering the cylinders. Turbocharger performance influences all the vital engine parameters, such as power, emissions, and, most importantly, fuel economy. Turbochargers are sometimes installed aftermarket by car tuners and enthusiasts, while many cars come with them stock […]
Single Turbos vs. Twin Turbos: What is best for me? Turbo Kits & Parts
Turbocharged cars are always heralded for the explosive power they can easily muster. As far as turbochargers are concerned, you can optimize a turbo setup for any type of car build. The question is, are twin turbos the way to go, or will Single Turbo suit you best? What should you go with? Read on […]
All you need to know about rear-mounted turbo
A rear-mounted turbo is an efficient & cost-effective power boost alternative for your vehicle So, if you have a car, an engine, and a spare turbocharger lying around? Then you have almost everything you need to install a rear-mount turbo setup. Though a single rear-mount turbo system may have problems delivering boost pressure at low […]
Basic Things to Know About a Ball Bearing Turbo
Does a turbo require an oil restrictor? The need for oil is contingent upon the turbo’s bearing type. Garrett has two sorts of bearing frameworks; journal bearing, and ball bearing. The journal bearing framework in a turbo works like the rod bearings in an engine. These bearings require enough oil to keep the parts isolated […]