Turbo Charging

When it comes to increasing an engines power output, one of the first things that people turn to is turbo charging. Although turbochargers are rather hard to install, their benefits definitely outweigh their disadvantages. For one, unlike nitrous oxide systems, they create a permanent source of power that doesn’t have to be replenished every so often with use. Turbochargers work by compressing more air into the vehicle’s engine. More air being compressed means that more fuel can be burned; therefore you would get more power from each explosion of the cylinder. A turbocharged engine always produces more power than a similar non-charged engine. Another advantage to turbo charging is that it significantly improves the vehicle’s power to weight ratio. In other words, a large amount of power (usually around 50-75%) is added without having a huge negative effect on the vehicle’s weight and fuel consumption. Turbochargers can also prove to be useful in areas of higher elevation. This is because in these areas, oxygen supplies are rather low, and by adding a turbocharger, you would be able to force more air and oxygen into the vehicle’s cylinders; therefore allowing you to make the most out of your engines potential power. To get the full effect of a performance turbo, you would probably want to consider adding a performance air intake and fuel injection system to your engine.

Turbocharger and a Turbocharged Engine: