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The dangers of DIY Non-OEM Turbocharger Rebuild Kits – APT Turbo Repair Shop
Written By Justine Foong on February 10th • Comments Off on The dangers of DIY Non-OEM Turbocharger Rebuild Kits – APT Turbo Repair Shop • Turbo ChargerAs regular consumers, we’re always on the lookout for cheaper alternatives. There’s nothing wrong with trying to save a few bucks. After all, that’s how consumers regulate the market – by choosing to purchase merchandise that isn’t grossly overpriced...
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Turbocharger Efficiency Improvement – How to Choose the Right Turbocharger
Written By Justine Foong on December 28th • Comments Off on Turbocharger Efficiency Improvement – How to Choose the Right Turbocharger • Turbo ChargerThinking of getting a turbocharger but not sure how to go about it? Well, installing an unsuitable turbocharger for your engine isn’t waste of time and money, but could also damage it. Therefore, understanding your setup and properly tweaking...
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Anti-Lag Systems (ALS) – Reducing Turbo Lag for Turbochargers.
Written By Justine Foong on November 16th • Comments Off on Anti-Lag Systems (ALS) – Reducing Turbo Lag for Turbochargers. • Turbo ChargerTurbochargers provide substantial power advantages and fuel savings to conventionally aspirated engines. This has earned turbochargers a good reputation and car manufacturers have adopted them as a standard component in their latest automobile designs. However, turbochargers all suffer from...
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Turbocharger Wastegates: Differences Between Internal and External.
Written By Justine Foong on October 31st • Comments Off on Turbocharger Wastegates: Differences Between Internal and External. • Turbo ChargerWhen it comes to turbochargers, more isn’t always better – it’s about optimal conditions. As engines rev up or down the velocity and pressure of the gases produced will vary greatly. While turbochargers rely on the power generated from...
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GM Patented Design To Improve Performance of Two Stage Turbocharger
Written By Justine Foong on September 26th • Comments Off on GM Patented Design To Improve Performance of Two Stage Turbocharger • Turbo ChargerAlso known as a twin-turbocharger, the two-stage turbocharger is turbo system allows a 4-stroke engine to utilize both high and low pressure gases simultaneously. This exponentially boosts power output and improves fuel efficiency, allowing engine designs to become smaller without compromising...
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Turbochargers Lead the Charge For the Automobile of Tomorrow, Today.
Written By Justine Foong on August 16th • Comments Off on Turbochargers Lead the Charge For the Automobile of Tomorrow, Today. • Turbo ChargerAudi unveiled its SQ7 TDI in March 2016 – a first in the use of electric turbochargers, in this case to complement its new 429-hp 4.0L V-8 diesel engine. The engine features three turbochargers: two exhaust-gas driven units and...
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Future Hybrid Turbochargers will Increase Power and Efficiency.
Written By Justine Foong on June 16th • Comments Off on Future Hybrid Turbochargers will Increase Power and Efficiency. • Turbo ChargerBuilding on the reliability of current turbochargers, hybrid turbochargers are poised to deliver improved performance over its predecessors. Auto manufacturers have come to rely so heavily on the dependability on products of modern turbo suppliers that nearly every quarter of new...
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Difference between Turbochargers and Superchargers.
Written By Justine Foong on May 13th • Comments Off on Difference between Turbochargers and Superchargers. • Turbo ChargerWhat is the difference between turbochargers and superchargers? Is one inherently better than the other? While they both rely on forced-induction to create oxygen-enriched fuel to burn for improved engine performance, there are a few distinguishing characteristics that set them apart. Let’s have a closer look...
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Do Turbocharged Automobiles Require More Servicing?
Written By Goh Eng Leong on February 18th • Comments Off on Do Turbocharged Automobiles Require More Servicing? • Turbo ChargerThere is no hidden secret that high-performance sports vehicles and racing vehicles owe a great deal of their amazing capability to the turbochargers. Those who are privileged to own a vehicle that has turbochargers will certainly ask the inquiry...
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2 Types of Twin Turbochargers Designs
Written By Justine Foong on October 16th • Comments Off on 2 Types of Twin Turbochargers Designs • UncategorizedImage by Tommy79 via Pixabay Two turbochargers are mainly used for larger, twin turbo engines so as to improve engine performance efficiently with less turbo lag. Parallel Twin Turbochargers Sequential Twin Turbochargers With two separate turbochargers operating either in parallel...
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