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11Jan 2017 by TD Admin

What Happens Inside an F1 Turbocharger?

It's getting hot in here! Time for a quick throwback video from a couple of years ago from our friends at Fullboost. So as you can see from the picture above it's pretty darn hot! In this video below there is a video sequence which displays a visual sequence that shows the 2014 regulation changes taking shape and coming to life, as Seb's car transforms into an RB10. It also shows the powerful Formula One V6 turbo. As well as providing information on the technical changes for 2014, the clip also presents a unique view of the technology at work inside this year's Formula One cars. You can watch the video below. It's pretty awesome!

11Jan 2017 by TD Admin

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…

11Jan 2017 by TD Admin

The World’s First 3D Printed Turbocharger

News, Technical

I know what your thinking....HOW?! Well the dream was made a reality thanks to Sweden engineer Christian von Koenigsegg. With fully 3D printed moving parts within the enclosed chamber, it's something that's never done before. 3D printing has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years and a perfect example is Koenigsegg One:1’s 3D Printed Variable Turbo. Christian von Koenigsegg showcases the One:1’s patented variable turbo, providing the perfect boost for any RPM level. Fully 3D printed, with moving parts printed within the enclosed chamber, something never done before. Watch the video below of how it came about including specs for the 3D Turbocharger

10Jan 2017 by TD Admin

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…

10Jan 2017 by TD Admin

How Do Turbocharger Wastegates Work?

Technical

With the wonders of forced induction, a smaller engine can create the horsepower and torque of a larger-displacement engine. Engineering Explained goes into a bit more detail (with a lot more clarity) than that. Also, the video below briefly explains the difference between internal and external wastegates. Now that you possess this knowledge, go forth into the world and impress your automotive enthusiast friends the next time the topic of Turbos spools up. Watch below Engineering Explained explain how wastegates work and the diferences between an internal & external wastegate.

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