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The Concept Of Turbo Lag: Correct Understanding

Turbo charging has proved to have a lot of major advantages, but it is a common fact that even a slight doubtful issue can become a fly in ointment. That is just the case with the turbo lag. This issue is sure to be brought up in any turbo charging discussion. This is a major issue for most drivers. But the most important thing is to understand the concept of turbo lag correctly. Turbo lag is the time the turbo takes to spin fast enough to produce boost pressure.

The turbo lag problem dates back to the 80s when turbo chargers entered mass market and got many people want turbo vehicles. Such brands as Nissan and Mitsubishi launched turbo cars to satisfy the public demand for such vehicles. These were not what we presume by turbo cars today as they focused more on reliability and cost than on performance. Thus adding ‘Turbo’ to the name of the model was a smart marketing move not more.

These manufacturers did not only exploit the concept of ‘turbo’, but they also damaged it by bringing misunderstanding to the concept of ‘turbo lag’ due to making some wrong decisions. They manufactured turbocharged automobiles without intercoolers. This was done to reduce the cost of the cars. As a result there was nothing to cool high temperatures of the compressed air with. This increased the chances of detonation. To fight these drawbacks the manufacturers simply reduces the compression ratio of the engine. By doing so could they expect that the vehicle would preserve all its power? No!

Luckily, these vehicles were equipped with small turbos which made it possible to spool fast enough, but still the drawback was there and it affected the exhaust system. The scavenging ability decreased while reversion possibility increased. As a result the engine’s volumetric efficiency was reduced which consequently has lead to even less power and poor performance. Fortunately, manufacturers managed to eliminate these drawbacks by post pressure production. But even with a decreased compression ratio, reduced volumetric efficiency and high back pressure these turbo charged vehicles managed to make a statement after those couple of seconds when the turbo spooled up were over. This was a fair compensation for the drawbacks.

However, from those times on turbo technologies have been rapidly developing. Now it is possible to have it all: intercoolers, lowered temperatures produced by air compression without reducing the compression ratio and powerful vehicle with excellent performance. Besides, the problem of the back pressure has been also resolved by running a bit larger turbo that suits the exhaust system better. Well, all these innovations should put an end to eloquent discussions about turbo lag. It is still there, but it does not hinder the power or performance of the vehicle any more.

Long time ago car changed into not only a vehicle but also a luxury and entertainment object. Many car owners would like to have powerful sport car but not all of them can afford it. There is a way out – turbo kits. Those who are looking how to make their car a unique masterpiece, check out this site. Lots of info about performance parts and how to purchase them.

Even if you fail to find things you need, don’t get disappointed. Nowadays we have a truly unique chance to choose exactly what you want for the best price on the market. All that we need is the Internet technologies. Use search engines, look for “car performance parts“, look through blogs, social networks and forums. All this will help you get lots of useful info. And with that sign up for the RSS feed on this blog and you will always keep abreast.

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The Power Of Turbo – Who Needs It?

If you are an experienced driver, but are not satisfied with speed characteristics of your car, this article is meant definitely for you. Here we tried to touch all the issues associated with boosting up a car, ways to speed it up, their pros and cons.

So, those who are eager to improve speed characteristics of a vehicle can get a turbo kit installed. Any kit consists of a turbocharger and a lot of details that support its performance. In short, the whole car system will be converted into a turbo one. That is why it is so expensive: you should pay not only for the kit itself (the price for which is really exorbitant), but also for the installation service (do not expect that you will be able to bolt up everything yourself).

A turbocharger is aimed at compressing the air and forcing it into the engine. This allows more air and then fuel enter the engine, which adds maximum power to the latter. Such process proved to be advantageous due to several factors: first of all, we get a much faster car, and secondly, it does not become fuel-hungry, since the engine wasn’t replaced with a larger one. Isn’t it perfect?

Of course, adding maximum performance to an engine is obvious and appreciated by many drivers. But what’s about disadvantages? What are they? The most evident of them is putting additional strain on the engine, which a turbocharger inevitably does. In order to mitigate the negative consequences, an intercooler is usually installed, since it protects the engine from overheating. High pressures which are also generated due to the work of a turbocharger are controlled by the wastegates and blow-off valves that control the pressure of ingoing and outgoing airstreams.

Another disadvantage which was mentioned above is comparatively high price for converting a car from non-turbo into a turbo one. And it is really not going to plummet. Of course, this price is justified, since both the turbo kit and the installation service are worth of it. The question is whether the installation a turbo kit is justified for all the cars.

Certainly, all the drivers want to drive the best and the fastest cars. And this is a necessity for those who are keen on racing, for example. But what about those who spend most of the time in the traffic jams on the way from home to office? Is it worth spending big money for a turbo kit in this case? I guess – not. What is the use of a turbo car, if you can’t use its maximum performance? So, before undertaking installation of an expensive turbo kit, think twice whether you really need it. And only then start spending your money.

Long time ago automobile turned into not only a vehicle but also a luxury and entertainment object. Many car owners want to have high-powered sport car but not everybody can afford it. There is a way out – turbo kits. Those who want to know how to make their car a real masterpiece, go to this site. Lots of info about performance parts and how to order them.

Even if you don’t manage to find things you need, don’t frustrate. Currently we have a really unique chance to choose exactly what you want at the best terms which are available on the market. All that we need is the online technologies. Use search engines, look for “buy performance parts“, look through blogs, social networks and forums. All this will help you find out lots of useful info. And with that sign up for the RSS on this blog and you will always keep abreast.

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Twin Turbo Vs. Single Turbo: Differences And Advantages

A turbocharger is a fuel-driven turbine aimed at air compression with the purpose of increasing the power and torque of the engine. If you want a more powerful turbine you should consider placing together air compression and density increase. It enables the engine to have more oxygen per burn. The energy released is directed to the pistons which move the compressed air. This leads to greater amounts of air and fuel within the engine. Thus, you can enjoy your much speedier car and get more pleasure from driving!

Cars with turbo engines are in great demand now and are favored by more and more people. Many cars have twin turbo engines. It has a number of advantages for those who like to feel the power of the vehicle. Twin turbo engine means two turbo chargers aimed at optimal work with air compression.

The advantages of twin turbo are numerous. We will discuss them here. Twin turbo setup provides for the reduction of the lag. It helps produce power faster by using 4 cylinders while single turbo requires all 8 cylinders for optimal boost. This type of engine is great for regular driving in city or normal regime. Twin turbo takes care of smooth engine functioning. In terms of expenses two smaller turbo charges are more efficient than one bigger one. However, some engines require twin turbo chargers for better and more efficient operation. This is related to V-type engines. They work much better together with twin turbo chargers. Of course there are a couple of disadvantages of twin turbo as compared to single one: it takes up more space and its installation is essentially more expensive.

The advantages of single turbo are also worth being taken into consideration. If you need a perfect car for drag driving you should consider single turbo as it is the best option when you need high amount of power. Having power on one side you would have to deal with lag problem on the other side. It is much easier to set up a single turbo than a double one. It is smaller, compact and takes much less space than a twin turbo. This type cools better. Single turbo itself as well as its installation are more cost efficient. As opposed to twin turbo it produces maximum boost at higher RPM. With single turbo you can increase the power to 1500 horsepower and more by acquiring larger setups.

This is a brief comparison of twin and single turbo. The main points show that if you want to reduce lagging, you need to install twin turbo. If you have a car with the V-type engine, you should opt for twin variant as well. And for inline layout, single turbo setup is the best option.

Long time ago automobile became not only a vehicle but also a luxury and entertainment object. Many people are eager to have high-powered sport car but not all of them can afford it. There is a way out – turbo kits. Those who are looking how to make their car a unique masterpiece, visit this site. Lots of info about performance parts and how to buy them.

Even if you fail to find anything you require, don’t frustrate. These days we have a truly unique chance to choose what you need for the best price on the market. All that we need is the web technologies. Use search engines, google for “buy performance parts“, review blogs, social networks and forums. All this will help you get lots of different info. And with that subscribe to the RSS on this blog and you will always keep abreast.

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Twin Turbo Kits: What Are They?

People well versed in vehicles know what twin turbo kit is. This term is familiar almost to everybody today. But the information most people have about it is very general. The majority of average people associate twin turbo kits with fast cars and loud engines. Now it’s time to clear up the situation and see what really stands behind these kits.

The main purpose of twin turbo kit is to add more boost and thus increase the power and performance of the car. The noise is a side effect as a rule. Well, it is a side affect for some people while others actually like it. The roar of the car reveals its wild temperament and is a sign of a fast car. So, those associations are well grounded.

To understand the notion of twin turbo kit clearly you should understand the meaning of each word. The first word is easy. Twin means two or double. But now we need to clarify what it is about. It’s about two turbo chargers. They can be either parallel or sequential.

Terms ‘parallel’ and ‘sequential’ are quite descriptive. Parallel turbo chargers are smaller than a single turbo. They both look the same and turn on at the same time. Two smaller turbos mean that the compression of the intake charge is done faster. Though the amount of boost provided by parallel turbos and a single one is the same, but two smaller turbos reach its maximum volume much faster.

The sequential variant is much more complicated. They do not turn on simultaneously. One of them works all the time through the whole rev range while the other one turns on at the higher RPM. This system has some advantages over the parallel turbos as it has the reduced turbo lag and can have extra boost at higher RPM. This is its biggest advantage over the single turbo system as well.

The second word means turbocharger. It directs the compressed air to the internal combustion engine. It is a smoothly operating interconnected system where the compressor in turbocharger is powered by turbine which is activated by the exhaust gases. The compressed air gives more power to the engine.

The last word is also clear. A kit means you have everything needed for a certain purpose. In case of twin turbo, kit means that there is everything you need to turbo charge your vehicle.

Turbo chargers are a great choice for those who like their cars fast and loud. The good news is that any car can be turbo charged! If the only thing that stops your from this step is the thought that you won’t use it every day don’t worry about it. There are certain moments when you just have to use it to feel how great life is and add more fun to it!

Long time ago car changed into not only a vehicle but also a luxury and entertainment object. Many car owners are eager to have high-powered sport car but not everybody can afford it. There is a way out – turbo kits. Those who search how to turn their car into a real masterpiece, visit this site. Lots of info about performance parts and how to buy them.

Even if you don’t manage to find anything you require, don’t get disappointed. Currently we have a truly unique chance to choose exactly what you need for the best price on the market. All that we need is the online technologies. Use search engines, look for “car performance parts“, review blogs, social networks and forums. All this will help you find out lots of different info. And also sign up for the RSS on this blog and you will always keep abreast.

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How To Upgrade Your Car?

Nowadays all of us are eager to become professional drivers, since we understand that due to driving a vehicle we become relatively free: we are able to go wherever and whenever we want. At the same time most of us who at last obtain a car sooner or later become not satisfied with its either driving or speed characteristics, and this is when all interesting starts.

A lot of drivers invest money in car tuning, because they expect that it will become much better after certain changes. And actually they are right. Those who dare to spend money for changing shock absorbers, wheels and even suspension, admit that after such changes their cars handle much better allowing the drivers to be more confident in various driving situations.

And finally, there is another category of drivers who always claim that their cars are too slow. And hence they want to boost up their vehicles. In this case only installation of a turbo kit will be a proper solution.

As a rule, turbo kits consist of a turbocharger and a lot of supporting details which ensure its efficient operation. Since this is a very complicated system, it is, of course, rather expensive. And moreover, it is not meant for domestic installation – only the experts will do this properly. So, those who decide to install a turbo kit should be ready to pay for the installation service as well.

So, a turbo kit works as a compressor – it compresses air and forces it into the engine. Due to this process the engine receives more air and consequently fuel and gets more horse power. Obviously, a turbocharger changes a small engine into a high-power one, equal in performance with a larger one. And this positively reflects on the fuel consumption, since a turbo car is much faster, but is not as fuel-hungry as the one with a larger engine. And it is worth mentioning, that such fuel economy is appreciated by many drivers, who do not like to overpay for the fuel which becomes more expensive day by day.

So, what a re the supporting parts? And what is their purpose? Why are they installed under the hood together with a turbocharger?

We won’t mention all of them, since you really do not need to know all of them unless you are going to become a car mechanic. What you need to know is the main principle of work of a turbocharger and its influence on the engine.

A turbocharger puts additional strain on the engine, since the latter will suffer from high temperatures and pressure generated by the turbo. This may lead to fast engine’s wearing out. That is why an intercooler is obligatory installed to protect the engine from overheating. Wastegates and blow-off valves are aimed to protect the engine from high pressure, since they regulate the pressure of incoming and outgoing airstreams.

Evidently, a lot of other parts will be installed for proper work of a turbo car. What is required from you is to find money and experts who will take care of the whole process.

Long time ago car became not only a vehicle but also a luxury and entertainment object. Many car owners are eager to have powerful sport car but not everybody can afford it. There is a way out – turbo kits. Those who are looking how to turn their car into a real masterpiece, visit this site. Lots of info about performance parts and how to purchase them.

Even if you are unlucky to find things you require, don’t frustrate. Nowadays we have a truly unique chance to choose exactly what you need for the best price on the market. All that we need is the web technologies. Use search engines, google for “buy performance parts“, look through blogs, social networks and forums. All this will help you get lots of different info. And also subscribe to the RSS on this blog and you will always keep abreast.

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