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3D Printing

3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is becoming more and more common in turbocharger development. Based on a CAD (computer-aided design) model, the 3D printer can create a three-dimensional object, such as a turbocharger component. This is very useful...
How do you optimize the fuel economy of your turbocharged car?

How do you optimize the fuel economy of your turbocharged car?

Nowadays, every car manufacturer uses turbocharged engines in their cars. It is actually uncommon to find a car without a turbocharger; only the smallest of engines might not have one. So where has this trend come from? Cars have become better It is commonly known...
A history of turbocharging

A history of turbocharging

Although the automotive industry did not become hooked on turbocharging until a few decades ago, the concept has an extensive history. In 1905, Swiss born Dr. Alfred Büchi received the first patent on a turbocharger for a marine engine. However, the concept of...
The future looks VG

The future looks VG

Variable Geometry has been a popular way to turbocharger diesel powered vehicles for the past 20-30 years. VG is an attractive technology as it can provide a high boost pressure from low to high speed engine ranges. Due to the VG nozzle vanes, the turbocharger can...
5 ways to damage your turbocharger

5 ways to damage your turbocharger

Turbochargers are built to last the lifetime of a vehicle. Car manufacturers extensively test the uniquely matched turbocharger and engine together, to avoid any unexpected failures. However, lack of maintenance, hazardous driving or a single component failure, could...
Turbo Myths

Turbo Myths

Did you believe that turbochargers are only for race car enthusiasts? Or that turbochargers make a lot of noise? Click above to learn about 5 of the most common myths about turbochargers.

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