What do you need for a turbocharged exhaust system?
What do you need for a turbocharged exhaust system?
A turbocharged system requires two adjustable pressure-release valves in order to avoid over-boosting and management of pressure limits. This includes both a wastegate (WG) and a blow-off valve (BOV).
What happens if you don’t let the Turbo Cool Down?
This will cause damage to the blades inside the turbo and eventually wear down the turbo until it breaks. Not Letting the Turbo Cool Down. After a long drive or aggressive driving, you should never switch the engine straight off. Always let the engine idle for a minute or so. Otherwise the turbo will be deprived of fresh oil as its spooling down.
Why does my Turbo make noise when I idle?
Always let the engine idle for a minute or so. Otherwise the turbo will be deprived of fresh oil as its spooling down. Overtime this will cause unwanted stress to the turbocharger. Even the smallest cracks in one of the pipes coming too and from the turbo can cause issues.
Where does the intercooler go in a turbocharger?
An intercooler is a heat exchanger that goes in between the two turbos in a series turbocharge system, while an aftercooler goes between the final turbo and the engine. But whatever you want to call that radiator thing in your turbo plumbing, it plays an important role in helping your engine withstand the abuses of boost.
What does the Ford intercooler do under the hood?
The factory Ford intercooler under your hood functions as an air-to-air radiator to keep intake temperatures low. As air passes through the turbocharger, the compression causes it to heat up, but heat is the enemy of power.
What happens if you have an intercooler leak?
If an intercooler or the plumbing between your turbo and engine leaks, they’ll vent boost pressure to the outside and cause a net loss of oxygen going into the engine. This will throw off your air/fuel ratio, causing the engine to run extremely fuel-rich.
How many intercooler parts are left in stock?
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