Turbochargers and superchargers also need a method of relieving system pressure, such as when the driver lifts off the gas pedal. Boost is controlled in a turbocharged engine viaa wastegate, which bypasses exhaust gasses from the turbocharger, thus slowing it down to the point of no longer c...
On a turbocharged engine, there are two physical concepts that can often confuse folks. In one corner we have boost threshold. In the other you'll find turbo lag. Jason Fenske fromEngineering Explainedis ready to set us straight on the meaning of each. Let's start with boost threshold. Th...
Choosing Between Turbo and Supercharged The choice between turbocharging and supercharging ultimately depends on the specific needs and preferences of the driver. If fuel efficiency and high-end power are priorities, a turbocharged engine might be the way to go. On the other hand, for those who ...
A twin-charged engine is one that is both turbocharged and supercharged. It combines the low-end boost of the supercharger with the high-revving boost of the turbocharger. The result is an engine that is the best of both worlds. So what’s the catch? Well, for one, they are ...
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and the gasket located between a turbocharger flange of the turbocharger and a WCC flange of the WCC, receiving a bolting force of stud bolts which pass through the turbocharger flange and the WCC flange, and operating such that the amount of compression strain of a sealing mass around a ...
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Chevy became a part of General Motors in 1918, just seven years after its founding. Both brands are under General Motors’ massive umbrella, and both produce cars that look a lot alike. So, what exactly is the difference between GMC and Chevrolet?
caused something of a revolution in the car world when it arrived in 1965. Here was a relatively compact, affordable and sporty car aimed at young people, which was so popular it effectively spawned its own class: the pony car class. You know, because a Mustang is a horse, and all ...
Cools air between turbocharger stages. 11 Applications Various machinery, including industrial engines. Specifically in turbocharged or supercharged engines. 13 Placement Directly after the compression stage. Between the turbo/supercharger and the engine intake. 12 Terminology Generic term for any post-com...