The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rear Mounted Turbos
Could a rear-mounted turbo setup be a viable option for your next mod, or is this unusual layout not worth the hassle? Source: Michael Fernie | Car Throttle Turbocharger placement can be a tricky business when modifying cars. Engine compartments are typically very busy places with multiple important parts crammed into a relatively small space. In general, turbochargers should be placed in the hottest areas of an engine bay as turbine efficiency is proportional to the kinetic energy of the incoming air to the turbocharger fins. So the hotter the air, the better. An alternative placement for a turbocharger is to have it rear-mounted as part of the exhaust system, replacing the silencer/backbox with the turbine and multiple routes of additional tubing. Although these systems may look fairly impressive and…
