Turbocharger

Common Questions Turbocharger Wastegate

Turbo Boost Pressure: Ways To Increase & What Controls It?

You can increase turbo boost pressure by adjusting the wastegate opening, using boost controller, use high octane fuel or even upgrading to a less restricting exhaust system. The boost pressure is a positive pressure created by a turbo. The boost pressure forces more air into the engine during combustion -…

Ifandi L.September 27, 2022

Turbocharger

At What RPM Does Turbo Kick In? 9 Tips To Make It Faster

Turbo will not kick in until it reaches a certain RPM, usually between 1200 to 1500 rpm. Exhaust gasses power the Turbo system, and it takes time for the car to generate enough exhaust gas to power the turbo system. The lag is a normal phenomenon for turbocharged engines. However,…

Ifandi L.September 13, 2022

Turbocharger Wastegate

Stuck Turbo Wastegates: Symptoms, Causes, Fixes & FAQs

The symptoms of a wastegate that is stuck closed include lack of boost, engine light, and poor fuel economy. Wastegate stuck on close is a common problem faced by the turbo system. It could be caused by numerous factors, including dirt or wearing valves. Personally, I have had my turbo…

Ifandi L.September 10, 2022

Turbocharger

Turbo Bypass FAQs: Can Turbo Be Turned Off or Disconnected?

Turbo cannot be turned off when in use because it is a forced induction that makes use of exhaust gases to work. You cannot manually switch off a turbo, but a wastegate valve device regulates it. The turbocharger cannot be switched when you like using any manual method. Instead, the…

Ifandi L.September 9, 2022

Turbocharger

Cooling Down Turbo: Why It’s Important & How Long To Idle

You should idle and cool down your turbocharged engine because the oil in the bearing shaft can easily get burnt, and the residue can cause the turbo engine to fail. The other parts of the engine could also get damaged because the engine did not cool properly before the switch…

Ifandi L.September 9, 2022

Supercharger Turbocharger

Horsepower Gain & Loss By Supercharger: Faster Than Turbo?

The supercharger has increasingly become a popular and reliable way to boost your engine while giving it that extra horsepower it needs. Superchargers are considered faster than turbochargers because they respond quickly to the engine and do not lag. Superchargers work using a system that increases the airflow into the…

Chai WJ.March 10, 2022

Downpipe Turbocharger

Downpipe Installation Guide: Is It Only For turbo? (& Costs)

Downpipes are tubing parts that connect turbo housing to the exhaust system of the vehicle making the flow of the exhaust gasses smooth from turbo to the exhaust system. Factory downpipes contain a catalytic converter in them that traps the harmful chemicals from the gasses and makes the gasses safe…

Chai WJ.March 1, 2022

Turbocharger

Will Blow Off Valves & Wastegates Work On Diesels?

Blow off valves, and wastegates have and can be used on diesel engines but they are usually not used because diesels don’t have throttle plates that can be adjusted to regulate boost. My personal observation is that wastegate and blow off valves work pretty well on diesel engines; however, it…

Ifandi L.February 16, 2022

Turbocharger

Blow Off Valves 101: Function, Horsepower, Tuning & Warranty

The blow off valve (BOV) sits between the throttle body and the turbo. The job of the typical blow-off valve is to release excess pressure in the atmosphere. Meanwhile, another valve which is called the bypass valve does not vent pressure in the atmosphere, it rather recirculates the pressure to…

Ifandi L.February 9, 2022

Blow Off Valves Exhaust Turbocharger

Blow Off Valves On Non-turbos & Automatic: Does It Work?

You may put a blow off valve on a non-turbo or automatic but it would not make the same sound as when you put it on a turbo. For me, it’s the “Woosh” or “Bwaaaah sutututu” sound that comes from a turbocharged car that really gets me. It’s exhilarating. This…

Chai WJ.February 9, 2022

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Turbo Boost Pressure: Ways To Increase & What Controls It?

At What RPM Does Turbo Kick In? 9 Tips To Make It Faster

Stuck Turbo Wastegates: Symptoms, Causes, Fixes & FAQs

Turbo Bypass FAQs: Can Turbo Be Turned Off or Disconnected?

Cooling Down Turbo: Why It’s Important & How Long To Idle

Horsepower Gain & Loss By Supercharger: Faster Than Turbo?

Downpipe Installation Guide: Is It Only For turbo? (& Costs)

Will Blow Off Valves & Wastegates Work On Diesels?

Blow Off Valves 101: Function, Horsepower, Tuning & Warranty

Blow Off Valves On Non-turbos & Automatic: Does It Work?

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