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How does a turbo work?

Updated: 4/29/2024
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11y ago

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A turbo uses the exhaust gases to spin a turbine wheel which is connected to the compressor wheel. As it speeds up the compressor wheel draws air in a compresses it in the compressor housing. The pressurized air is forced into the engine, increasing volumetric effiecencies and cylinder pressures which increases the torque output of the engine.

In a nutshell, it forces a higher amount of air/fuel mixture into the cylinder during the intake cycle.

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Charley Helvy

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2d ago
I have a couple of great videos about turbos work and what they can do, I even have some cutaways of the turbo!
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Charley Helvy

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2d ago

Turbos are exhaust driven air compressors that force compressed air into engine cylinders to create a stronger combustion and more power. They can be controlled in different ways. I go into full details about how they work in these videos.

youtu.be/Xt4huPXowkw?si=vsUSjaBTP9zqoZ7o

youtu.be/f_QFrzLg_m8?si=3RLXWjxsunOpU2_j

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