The turbocharger achieves this by using the engine's exhaust gases to spin a turbine, the turbine spins an air pump, and the air pump, well, pumps air. So not only do you have a bunch of extra moving ...
It's been a while since I've tackled a subject related to forced induction, and with boost pressure taking center stage in the magazine this year (expect to see a number of our project cars turn up ...
There was a time when the V8 reigned supreme. When “There’s no replacement for displacement!” was affixed to every chromed-out muscle car’s bumper. As Bob Dylan once said, though, “The times, they are ...
The world of automotive enthusiasm as a saying: "There's no replacement for displacement." No matter what the slogans of your favorite import shops, parts manufacturers and race teams tell you, this ...
A turbocharged engine features several components for it to efficiently build boost and function correctly. The intercooler is there to make the most of the compressed air heading into the intake ...
When it comes to light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle engines, Cummins diesel engines are among the most reliable options available. Although Cummins was founded in 1919 and produced several truly ...
After a handful of naturally aspirated mods, we just couldn't wait any longer before subjecting Mini Mouse (our 4.8L LR4 test engine) to some positive pressure. Mini Mouse has been built to ...
Decades ago, turbochargers used to be special, almost mythical. If you had a turbocharged version of a car that typically didn't have a turbo, you had some real street cred, especially if you ...
The fiftieth contract signals a growing trend for ship operators to seek full-cover service agreements. One of these customers is Laskaridis Maritime, which signed a Turbo MarineCare contract with ...