TALE OF THE TURBO

Turbocharging is described as a means to boost small engine horsepower without adversely affecting fuel economy and exhaust emissions. The major problem areas involved in designing a complete turbocharging system for a gasoline engine are discussed: plumbing; carburetor location; boost control; matching of compressor, turbine, and engine; and amount of boost. The potential of turbocharging is mentioned (e.g. in the boost range of 6-8 psi, a 30% to 50% increase in peak hp and a 20% to 30% increase in torque at medium speeds). A separate note covers turbocharging of diesel engines.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hearst Books

  Motor Books Department, 224 West 57th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Huntington, R
• Publication Date: 1980-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 11 p.
• Serial:
  • Motor
  • Volume: 153
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Gasoline engines; Horsepower; Torque; Turbochargers
• Old TRIS Terms: Turbocharging
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00390974
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-028 684
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM