Technology Everysecond » Single Turbo http://mnunioni.org seabloggers INC Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:41:58 +0000 en hourly 1 Twin turbo engine http://mnunioni.org/2009/10/22/twin-turbo-engine/ http://mnunioni.org/2009/10/22/twin-turbo-engine/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:09:03 +0000 admin http://mnunioni.org/?p=860 Some cars come with a twin turbo engine. Twin setup refers to an engine that has two turbochargers to handle the compression. Let us discuss some of the differences between the two.Twin Turbo, produce power faster using 4 cylinders each turbocharger for the spooling. There is less lag in this setup. Boosts are achieved at lower RPMs. Ideal for everyday driving on the streets. Setup costs more than installing a single turbocharger. Twin turbochargers are best for V-type of engines. Smoother operation of the engine. Two smaller turbochargers are cheaper than a large one.

Single Turbo, a single turbo requires all 8 cylinders in order to build some boost, produces good results for drag racing, which needs extremely high power, single turbo engines are easier to set up. There are super large single setups that can support up to 1500BHP, can create real power but there is that unwanted lag. Some problems may occur in the setup but they are easier to fix and less expensive too. Doesn’t take up much space in the car. Better cooling, Higher boost at high RPMs, There is considerable lagging and easier to plumb since there is no need for cross-plumbing of the exhaust.

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