How does a turbo work?
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Most engines are naturally asperated.
Turbochargers compress the air flowing into the engine. The advantage of compressing the air is that it lets the engine squeeze more air into a cylinder, and more air means a higher fuel rate can be used. A turbocharged engine produces more power overall than the same engine without the charging.
In order to achieve boost, the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which in turn spins an air pump. Since it is hooked up to the exhaust, the temperatures in the turbine are also very high.
Turbochargers compress the air flowing into the engine. The advantage of compressing the air is that it lets the engine squeeze more air into a cylinder, and more air means a higher fuel rate can be used. A turbocharged engine produces more power overall than the same engine without the charging.
In order to achieve boost, the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which in turn spins an air pump. Since it is hooked up to the exhaust, the temperatures in the turbine are also very high.
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Originally Posted by chixdigit
Would someone care to explain exactly how a turbocharger works/ enhances power to this engine?
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So what is the difference between a blower and a turbo? Since blowers are belt driven, is there any such thing as a belt driven turbo? Or, is that the difference.
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