Turbo Dynamics – Page 5 – Turbo Dynamics Blog

13Jan 2017 by TD Admin

Turbo Dynamics Guide To Vehicle Maintenance This Winter

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…

12Jan 2017 by TD Admin

Litchfield LM1 RS Takes 1st Place With Turbo Dynamics

Motorsport, News

We did it!! LM1 RS claimed 1st place again in the Turbo Dynamics N2 class with a 1:41:69 on the Litchfield GT-R Sprint Series at Croft Circuit. The Sprint Series moved onto a very wet circuit (as you can see below) in North Yorkshire at the beginning of September. Once again Nick Goss drifted his way to top honours in the standard Turbo Billstein N1 class with his stage 4. Nick even took the second fastest GTR time of the day with a 1:44.75 on his warn R888s! Well done to all involved! Roll on Cadwell Park and the last round on October 29th 2016. Watch Litchfield's Nissan GTR stage 4 win the N1 class and set the 2nd fastest time overall below! If you have a Nissan GTR, standard…

11Jan 2017 by TD Admin

Turbo Dynamics Provides Turbocharger For Golf MK2 20V T

News

Turbo Dynamics provided a MK2 Turbocharger for AutoFinesse which was titled 'Project Unknown'. In just 4 weeks it was built and this powerful turbo proudly scored 3rd place in the Mk2 category at Edition 38. Edition 38 was set up by a team of car enthusiasts who over the years have grown one of the largest UK water-cooled & air-cooled shows, one that brings the whole car community together. Here's a look inside the bonnet showing off the Golf Mk2 Turbocharger. As you can see it got a lot of attention from others but it stole the show on the tracks. To see the different stages of this vehicle build click here or take a look at AutoFinesse's Instagram where they show off more photos of its build and its progress from…

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…

Tag: Turbo Dynamics