schematic of how a turbo system works

pete? · Jun 10th, 2005, 11:47 AM

Ironically enough I found this outstanding pic in an ebay auction for one of those "turbo whistles" lol

you can delete it if you see fit, but many people know a turbo adds HP, yet they have no idea what is involved.

Token Moron · Jun 14th, 2005, 03:30 AM

there are different types of setups for turbo kits, but that schematic gives you the "general" idea on how it would work.

pete? · Jun 14th, 2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cHoPs

there are different types of setups for turbo kits, but that schematic gives you the "general" idea on how it would work.

exactly. its not extremely detailed and it gives a nice simple "laymens terms" idea.

rock on ebay, rock on

dfalcon02 · Jun 27th, 2005, 12:40 PM

It'd be nice to see a schematic for a twin-turbo setup.

pete? · Jun 27th, 2005, 12:52 PM

on a v-6 you have 2 intake manifolds, there is a turbo attached to each with their own intercoolers and manifolds.

if you have a turbo feeding into a turbo that is called duel charging and should only be used by the pro's because its extremely easy to blow up an engine.

i believe this is correct. any one else care to elaborate?

guam_boy00 · Jun 29th, 2005, 12:23 AM

I like it... gives a simple understanding of a turbo

Captain Obvious · Jun 29th, 2005, 07:08 AM

exelent find pete that gives us a basic understanding to turbos
kinda gives people a starting point

javierb14 · Jun 29th, 2005, 06:55 PM

must be a high boost kit...i dont see a wastegate ;p

javierb14 · Jun 29th, 2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pete?

if you have a turbo feeding into a turbo that is called duel charging and should only be used by the pro's because its extremely easy to blow up an engine.

i believe this is correct. any one else care to elaborate?

there are many types of turbo systems...off the top of my head:
-single turbo
-twin turbo systems
-sequential turbo systems
-compounded turbo systems
-electrical compounded turbo sytems
-variable geometry turbo systems

a lot of newer turbocharger technology can be found in the diesel industry

The Ben · Jun 30th, 2005, 12:23 AM

Where would the maf go? Is it before the turbo?

pete? · Jun 30th, 2005, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Ben

Where would the maf go? Is it before the turbo?

it would be on the same pipe as the air intake (MAF is the device used to measure air intake)

Zen31ZR · Jul 10th, 2005, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pete?

it would be on the same pipe as the air intake (MAF is the device used to measure air intake)

You can also put it in the piping between the intercooler and the engine. Doesn't matter where it is, as long as the air is metered before it enters the combustion chamber, so the ECU knows how much fuel to let the injectors spray. A Blow-Through MAF system does not require the Blow Off Valve to be recirculated, like a Draw Through system would. Unless of course you want to blow clouds of black smoke during a shift.......

psuLemon · Jul 23rd, 2005, 09:23 AM

im pretty sure that pictures is from howstuffworks.com but its a good generalization

pete? · Jul 23rd, 2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by psuLemon

im pretty sure that pictures is from howstuffworks.com but its a good generalization

^ didnt even think of that. i just hosted it on my photo bucket so the ebay people wouldnt delete it and then i have a pretty useful thread with the pic being a :redx: lol.

so if anyone knows for sure where this came from please, by all means post it up.

psuLemon · Jul 23rd, 2005, 12:45 PM

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo4.htm

i was right, directly from howstuffworks