A typical horsepower curve for a high-performance engine might look like this (this happens to be the curve for the 300-horsepower engine in the Mitsubishi 3000 twin-turbo): Measuring how much horsepower a machine outputs requires a power-reading dynamometer. Learn how plotting the sustained ...
A twin-turbocharger works by using two turbochargers of the same size to force air into the engine’s cylinders to add extra horsepower. The exhaust gases are recycled, split between the two turbos, and usually combined in a shared inlet before entering cylinders. This forces a greater volume...
Both under-turboing and over-turboing can create headaches like turbo lag, over boost and compressor surge. A popular rule of thumb is to pick a turbo with the smallest wheel diameter possible, that still allows you to meet your horsepower goals. I won’t bore you with the math that’s...
The biggest disadvantage of superchargers is also their defining characteristic: Because the crankshaft drives them, they must steal some of the engine's horsepower. A supercharger can consume as much as 20 percent of an engine's total power output. But because a supercharger can generate as mu...
Inside Mitsubishi's RPM 7000 concept vehicle. Underneath the Formula-One-inspired nose-cone hood is a 2.0 liter, DOHC, 4-cylinder engine featuring a twin-intercooled turbocharger. This engine can produce 315 horsepower at 6,500 RPM.2002 Ford Thunderbird The 2002 Ford Thunderbird This two-...
a new turbocharger can make a huge difference. Turbochargers are generally advertised by the maximum horsepower range they can support, not how much horsepower they will add. Given you choose the proper turbocharger for your application, you can expect reduced turbo lag, increased hp/torque, and...
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Not only do wraps add style to your truck, but they provide long-term paint protection. Whether it be for business or pleasure, there’s many truck owners who don’t want to drive around with a boring factory paint job. They want to make a truly lasting impression, and while a new ...
Turbocharge the stock 2JZ-GE engine In factory form, the 3.0-liter 2JZ-GE is quite stout. It shared the same cast iron block as the 2JZ-GTE twin-turbocharged engine that can push upwards of 800 wheel horsepower on stock internals, and it can be made quite reliable with some mods. Howe...
Vehicles equipped with intelligent four-wheel drive add... Ford Explorer 2020 Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Ford Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft... Ford Explorer ST 2 ⇵ 2018 For 2018, Ford Explorer...