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Turbo engineering

Turbo engineering The power of a turbocharged gasoline engine is much higher than that of an atmospheric engine of the same displacement. This is because a greater quantity of the air-fuel mixture enters the combustion chamber. All of this is made possible by the turbocharger, which, combined with an intercooler, a throttle valve for exhaust gases, and a wastegate, allows an excess of air to be introduced into the combustion chamber — a true "boost" of the engine! With the appropriate configuration and a reduction in the compression ratio, almost any naturally aspirated fuel-injected engine can produce twice the airflow at a pressure of 1 bar. Converting a car with a naturally aspirated engine into a turbocharged car is a relatively complex and lengthy process. To achieve the desired effect and ensure the durability of the turbocharged engine, many vehicle components may need modification: the fuel system, the engine control unit, the intake and exhaust systems, the cooling system, the clutch, and the brakes.

Turbokits

Turbokits For the most popular cars adapted for forced induction, there are many turbo kits offered by American, Japanese, and European manufacturers. Most of these kits are suitable for installation on standard naturally aspirated vehicles. However, it is necessary to adjust the fuel system and the engine control unit software. These standard turbo kits are usually designed for the general public and are not aimed at achieving maximum power. Higher-performance turbo kits are called "Custom Made." Such a kit is developed specifically for a given vehicle, taking into account all the customer's wishes. Our specialists design this type of turbo kit using components from the best manufacturers. If no ready-made solution exists for a particular vehicle, we handle the design and manufacturing ourselves.

Turbo tuning

Turbo tuning Turbo Tuning – This refers to the optimization of vehicles equipped with a turbocharger. It involves increasing their power by replacing the turbocharger with a more modern and higher-performance model. We also offer turbo upgrades, such as replacing internal cartridges, wheels (turbine and compressor), as well as the cold and hot parts of the turbine, with more efficient components. In many cases, it is possible to improve the performance of a turbocharger by 20 to 30% without completely replacing it, simply by changing its internal components. If no ready-made solution exists for optimizing a specific turbocharger, we can design and create a custom upgrade for you, using state-of-the-art components and the latest technologies.

Turbo In passenger cars, the turbocharger (or turbo blower in engineering) is used to improve the performance of the system by compressing air or the air-fuel mixture inside the internal combustion engine, using the energy from the exhaust gases. The turbocharger increases the pressure in the engine's intake circuit, resulting in a greater mass of air entering the combustion chamber, and consequently, an increase in engine power that can reach 30 to 40%. In automotive engines, turbos are often designed with a twin-bearing configuration, with bearings placed between the turbine and compressor wheels, in order to minimize the weight and dimensions of the unit.

The shaft (or axle) rotates on bearings. The bearings used are floating-type, with play both in the housing and around the shaft. They are lubricated by the engine oil, which is supplied from the lubrication circuit through internal channels. To ensure the oil's seal on the shaft, sealing rings are installed. In some gasoline engine designs, a coolant is also used to improve the turbocharger's cooling. The turbocharger's bearing housing incorporates a dual cooling system, using both the oil and the engine coolant. Exhaust gases enter the housing and are directed towards the turbine blades, which reach very high speeds (up to 250,000 rpm), thereby driving the compressor wheel. The burnt gases then exit the turbine through an axial opening and are expelled into the exhaust system. The turbine operates at extremely high temperatures, which is why its components are made from heat-resistant materials, such as iron, nickel, and steel alloys.

The efficiency of the turbocharger mainly depends on the size and shape of the turbine. In general, the larger the turbine, the higher the efficiency of the compressor. However, at low engine speeds, the compressor is unable to provide the required performance, which leads to a phenomenon called "turbo lag" when the engine load increases. This is the cause of the delay in the engine's power response to exhaust gas pressure. A smaller turbocharger reaches its nominal speed much faster, but it has lower efficiency.

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