Think of a turbocharger as a fan that is blowing compressed air into your
engine. The more air you give your engine, the more power your engine can
give you. The extra air adds oxygen so you can burn more fuel. Turbochargers
are powered by the exhaust gases generated by your engine after combustion.
The time the turbo takes to spool up is seen by the driver as lag, or delay
time. The driver may mash the throttle, but the engine wonât produce power
until the turbocharger is up to speed. The reason a turbo kit is such a
great purchase is that it takes a tremendous amount of money and time to
successfully increase the power of a naturally aspirated engine. Expensive
head packages, along with expensive bottom block parts, will surely put
a dent in your wallet while only making meager horsepower gains. With a
bolt-on turbocharger kit you can obtain instant, very dramatic horsepower
gains with less time and money while still having the potential for upgrading.
The whistle of a blow off valve, the roar from an external wastegate, and
the burst of power that makes your engine feel like it doubled in size,
how could you resist?
Can any vehicle have a turbo kit installed in it?
There are several companies that make vehicle-specific turbo kits where
everything is included in the kit for installation on that specific vehicle.
These are by far the most popular turbo kits. That being said, any car can
have a turbo setup customized for it. If there are no turbo kits made specifically
for your car, you can take the following steps to put a turbo kit in your
car:
1. You'll need a bare turbocharger, normally sold by most turbo manufacturers.
2. You'll need a turbo manifold (exhaust manifold) for your turbocharger
to sit on. A custom one will need to be built since there is not one available.
3. You'll need a turbo downpipe to let the exhaust gases out. Most exhaust
manufacturers have a variety of piping available.
4. You'll need an intercooler and piping. Universal ones are available.
5. You'll need some form of fuel management (which is probably the hardest
part) unless you plan on going the full standalone route.
6. You'll need a better fuel system that utilizes larger injectors and an
aftermarket fuel pump.
With this very basic setup you can run boost. How much boost depends on
your motor but chances are you should go past 4-5psi. Again, it will of
course take a lot of custom work to put it together. But thatâs what car
customizing is all about!
What do turbo kits come with?
Complete turbo kits normally include the manifold, turbocharger, intake,
down pipe, fuel management unit and all lines and hoses needed. You need
to purchase intercoolers, piping, blow-off valves separately in most cases,
unless otherwise noted in our product descriptions..
Is there a pre-condition my vehicle needs to meet in order to
be able to handle a turbo kit?
Any vehicle can be turbocharged but you must consider whether all of the
engine, driveline, and chassis parts can handle big power increases. Most
aftermarket turbocharger kits for naturally aspirated cars recommend running
no more than 6-8 psi to prevent engine damage.
How do you install a turbo kit?
Turbochargers should be installed by professionals if you have no experience
with turbo installations. If youâve done the basic bolt-on performance modifications
to your car (intake, header, exhaust) and know your way around your engine,
then you might be capable of doing the install yourself. Normal installation
depending on the vehicle takes around 20-25 hours in most cases, but depends
on whether custom work needs to be done. The turbo manifold that comes with
the kit replaces the factory exhaust manifold. The turbo doesn't replace
anything assuming this is a turbo kit and not a turbo upgrade kit. The turbo
is mounted to a flange on the turbo manifold. Remember the turbo is spooled
by the exhaust gases, so once the gases pass through the turbo manifold,
it spools the turbo.Â
Which brand is dependable for turbo kits?
All GReddy turbo kits are world-renowned for this excellent quality.
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