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21Feb 2024 by TD Admin

Is Your Marine Turbo Ready For The Season Ahead?

Spot The Signs Wear and tear, oil problems, over speeding and debris are issues which can occur with any turbocharger, including marine turbochargers. The important thing is to try and catch a problem early in order to avoid a costly repair or complete replacement. What happens to my engine when my turbo is worn or damaged? Performance Loss: A malfunctioning turbo can significantly reduce your boat's power output, impeding acceleration, cruising speed, and overall performance. Increased Fuel Consumption: Inefficient combustion due to a faulty turbo can lead to heightened fuel consumption, impacting both your budget and the environment. Engine Damage: In severe cases, a neglected turbo can cause damage to your engine, necessitating costly repairs or even leading to complete engine failure. What Can Turbo Dynamics Do For You? For…

24Jul 2017 by TD Admin

5 Ways To Prepare Your Turbocharged Vehicle

Help & Advice, Technical

You could slap an eBay turbocharger on your ride and call it a day. But then comes failure and after a couple of hours, it may go boom! Or you could do it the right way by taking it to a garage to remove the turbocharger and sending it to turbo experts like us here at Turbo Dynamics. In this video, Engineering Explained walk through the many different steps and components which should be addressed when installing a turbocharger whether its the turbocharger, intercooler, oil cooling, fuel injectors, fuel pump, ECU mapping/chipping, cooling, spark plugs, compression ratio, and so on! They've got it covered. Once you have your car you'll need something very important which leads us to the first point. 1. You'll Need A Turbocharger. Duh! of course. As an…

20Jul 2017 by TD Admin

Why Performance Turbochargers Are The Best

Help & Advice, Technical

Below is a very good video about why turbos are the best way to get power from an engine. Gale Banks from Banks Engineering shows us he's done it all, from setting Bonneville records to building 1,400HP jet boats, to military drive trains. If you are looking to upgrade your turbocharger or read more about the technical aspects of a turbocharger click here for our very own Hybrid Turbo range. It's great to see someone else as interested in Turbos as we are at Turbo Dynamics. Contact us today to upgrade, service or repair your turbocharger here.

13Jan 2017 by TD Admin

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…

13Jan 2017 by TD Admin

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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