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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12Jan 2017 by TD Admin
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rear Mounted Turbos

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rear Mounted Turbos

Help & Advice, Technical
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…
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11Jan 2017 by TD Admin
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do In A Turbocharged Vehicle

5 Things You Shouldn’t Do In A Turbocharged Vehicle

Help & Advice, Technical
You already know that your engine likes to breathe, sure we all do but there are ways to make it breathe easier. One of these ways is by stuffing as much air as possible into the engine's "throat." You're forcing the induction and to do that you'll need a turbocharger. Turbochargers are like magic some say! Witchcraft happens and you go faster. Our friends at Engineering Explained cover the basics in great detail in the video below covering not only what you shouldn't do but also why. One of the many important parts that is often overlooked. So let Turbo Dynamics go through with you now the 5 things you should never do in a turbocharged vehicle. 1. Don't Run Your Car Immediately Firstly, don't run your vehicle straight away…
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10Jan 2017 by TD Admin
6 Tips To Protect Your Turbocharger

6 Tips To Protect Your Turbocharger

Help & Advice, Technical
Below is a list of way to protect your turbocharger against premature failure, follow these simple driving tips and it'll help you: 1.   When starting your car from cold, do not race the engine immediately from idle. Allow between 5-10 seconds for the engine oil to reach the turbocharger. 2.   Never operate the engine under full power until the engine oil has warmed thoroughly. When the lubricant is cold, it remains thick and gloopy and cannot lubricate the turbocharger effectively, until warmed and thinned. 3.   Old and tired oil cannot protect the turbocharger adequately. Therefore, do not extend the oil change interval beyond that recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. 4.   Low-grade oil cannot protect the turbocharger adequately. Therefore, always use oil of not only the correct viscosity but also to…
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