22Feb 2017 by TD Admin
Turbo Dynamics Sponsored Racer Featured on Amazon’s ‘The Grand Tour’

Turbo Dynamics Sponsored Racer Featured on Amazon’s ‘The Grand Tour’

Motorsport, Television
If you haven`t seen the final episode (ep 13) of Season 1 of The Grand Tour enjoy it with Richard Hammond learning to drift with Steve Baggsy Biagioni and Turbo Dynamics sponsored Conor Shanahan. In mid 2016 Conor headed to the Top Secret Ladoux Test Centre in France. An impressive tyre testing facility with 20 test tracks 45 km long in total, used for grip tests on wet or dry surfaces, handling tests, noise tests, comfort tests and more. With Hammond already knowing a thing or two about power sliding some of the worlds most powerful cars, it was time for Baggsy to teach him how to harness this skill and apply the correct techniques required for competitive drifting. It was time for Richard Hammond to put his newly learnt…
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22Feb 2017 by TD Admin
Turbo Dynamics Sponsor Nick White For 2nd Year In 2017

Turbo Dynamics Sponsor Nick White For 2nd Year In 2017

Motorsport, News
Nick White from Melksham Wiltshire will be joining the Clio Cup Race Series grid for 2017. Nick will be entering as an independent entry running his own team. This will be his first full championship campaign after a successful karting career as a teenager, and in 2016 making his mark in car racing with regular podium finishes in the Trackday Trophy. Nick also made a strong debut appearance in the Clio Cup Road Series for the final race meeting at Silverstone last year, finishing on the podium in both races. Now moving up into the full Race spec Clio Cup, Nick is looking to continue his success from 2016. “I am really excited about 2017 and can’t wait to get out in the car. It will be a steep learning curve, both in terms of…
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13Jan 2017 by TD Admin
Turbo Dynamics Guide To Vehicle Maintenance This Winter

Turbo Dynamics Guide To Vehicle Maintenance This Winter

Help & Advice, Technical
Brrrr! With the temperature continuing to drop as we near closer to December, it is crucial to ensure that your vehicle is being thoroughly looked after. Winter can be a detrimental time for engines if they have not been consistently maintained, so if you have not kept up to date with your vehicle servicing the likelihood of breaking down can significantly increase. MAINTENANCE The majority of turbochargers we see arrive at our workshop is usually as a result of neglect. When a vehicle is not regularly serviced a turbocharger can typically fall victim to oil starvation… and those who know about turbos will understand that the main key to prolonging a turbo’s lifespan really does come down to oil. Without regular oil changes or oil filter replacements a turbocharger is…
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13Jan 2017 by TD Admin
Back To Basics: How Does a Turbo Work In A Car?

Back To Basics: How Does a Turbo Work In A Car?

Help & Advice, Technical
If you’re unimpressed or underwhelmed by the level of horsepower your current engine delivers, you can give it a significant boost by installing a turbocharger. There are several reasons why you might want a turbocharger. Maybe you’re an adrenaline junkie and want more power and more speed. Or maybe you need your vehicle to be able to tow something heavy. Whether you're driving a Ford Focus RS or a Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, a turbocharger can give your vehicle the extra juice you’re looking for. WHAT IS IT? A vehicle’s engine generates power from the fuel it burns. The engine is capable of burning more fuel and generating more power if more air is delivered to its cylinders. A turbocharger forces more air into an engine, allowing it to burn more gas and increase…
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13Jan 2017 by TD Admin
Twin Turbocharging: How Does It Work?

Twin Turbocharging: How Does It Work?

Help & Advice, Technical
Who wants one turbo when you can cram two in there? Here's how it can be done... Content Source: Michael Fernie | Car Throttle Turbochargers have been the holy grail for power gains for many decades, stressing engine blocks to their very limits through additional horsepower and heat output. Whether your car has a turbocharger stock or has been modified with new injectors and a manifold to accommodate one, the fast-spinning turbine blades have often been the go-to for petrolheads seeking that beloved choo-choo. But if a fairly sizeable chunk of additional power isn’t quite enough to quench your thirst, twin-turbocharging could be the answer. With legendary cars like the Mazda RX-7 and Ferrari F40 having not one but two turbochargers at their disposal, it’s time we had a look…
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