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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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