There are a wide variety of types of turbochargers that can be affixed to a vehicle. Each different type will be specific to the needs that are required in terms of the vehicle’s performance. Each type of turbocharger will then have its own advantages and disadvantages as well.
There are several common types of turbochargers, being the single-turbo, twin-turbos, twin-scroll turbos, variable geometry turbos, variable twin-scroll turbos, and electric turbos.
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Choosing a Turbocharger
With single turbochargers, changes in the compressor and turbine will have substantial effects on the torque of the vehicle. These turbochargers are cost-effective and are the easiest to install. They allow a smaller engine to achieve the same capabilities as larger engines, by adding this turbocharging aspect.
Twin turbos can have a variety of different effects once installed, depending on the needs of the driver or vehicle. Parallel twin turbos that are fitted onto a “V” shaped engine will increase the torque and power of the vehicle to that similar to one having a single turbocharger fitted. For other sequential turbochargers, it will provide a flatter and wider torque curve. The power will not decrease with high reverberations per minute, as may be the case with single turbos
Twin-scroll turbocharges can send more energy to the turbines, thus creating more power. More tuning flexibility is also possible as there is more valve overlap, without having an impact on exhaust scavenging.
Variable geometry turbochargers allow turbocharging to occur at a wide reverberation per minute, thus making it have a flat and wide torque curve. The variable twin-scroll turbocharger has a more robust design than variable geometry turbochargers and is typically well suited for petrol engines.
An electric turbocharger corrects the majority of the shortcomings that are present with other turbochargers. Because the compressor can be spun with the electric motor at times, it eliminates the turbo lag that is normally created. Wasted energy can also be used where the electric turbocharger is connected to the exhaust turbine. An even torque can be achieved within a variety of reverberation per minute ranges.
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