turbochargers
Exhaust-driven air pumps
Turbochargers are devices that force extra air into an engine to increase its power output.
They work by using exhaust gases to spin a turbine, which compresses incoming air—more air means more fuel can burn, producing more power from the same engine size.
The car's turbocharger kicks in at higher speeds.
Often shortened to turbo: a twin-turbo V8.
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- wastegateTurbo pressure limiter
- intercoolerHeat exchanger for compressed air
- boostUpward push or increase
- impellerPump's spinning blade assembly
housing · bearing · shaft · scroll · inlet · outlet · compression · airflow
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- speedRate of motion
upgrade · tuning · modification · aftermarket · Garrett · downpipe · blow-off valve · racing
Machine producing motion
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- forced inductionMechanically pressurized engine air supply
- displacementRemoval from usual location
downsizing · fuel economy · emissions · TDI · factory · OEM · reliability · maintenance
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- wastegateTurbo pressure limiter
- intercoolerHeat exchanger for compressed air
- boostUpward push or increase
impeller · housing · bearing · shaft · scroll · inlet · outlet · compression · airflow · pressure
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- accelerationRate velocity changes
speed · upgrade · tuning · modification · aftermarket · Garrett · downpipe · blow-off valve · racing · dyno
engine
Machine producing motion
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- forced inductionMechanically pressurized engine air supply
displacement · downsizing · fuel economy · emissions · TDI · factory · OEM · reliability · maintenance · failure
installation
Process of putting in
clamp · piping · hose · flange · mounting · balancing · core · journal · thrust · clearance
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