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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10Jan 2017 by TD Admin
How Do Turbocharger Wastegates Work?

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…
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09Dec 2016 by TD Admin
MDX607 With Zircotec’s Performance Ceramic Coating

MDX607 With Zircotec’s Performance Ceramic Coating

Products, Technical
As a proud Zircotec authorised distributor, we were excited to show you one of our latest hybrid turbochargers, the MDX607, with performance white ceramic coating. The thermohold technology Zircotec used in their ceramic coating products not only leave a turbocharger and its manifold looking exquisite, it also has great performance benefits.   The coating significantly reduces the heat transfer process between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger, along with other engine parts, providing excellent heat…
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09Dec 2016 by TD Admin
Can You Recondition A Garrett VNT Turbocharger?

Can You Recondition A Garrett VNT Turbocharger?

Help & Advice, Products, Technical
Garrett VNT Turbos are OE fit on most modern turbocharged vehicles because they are extremely efficient, providing the best combination of performance boost and economy. Turbos use variable vanes to set the optimum airflow for engine load and speed. They are so complex, it is impossible for remanufacturers to exactly match their critical tolerances and settings. So, buying a reman VNT turbo will inevitably lead to disappointed customers, with extra expense and…
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