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Turbochargers are incredibly appealing to performance enthusiasts because of their ability to add free horsepower - and lots of it - to almost any engine or vehicle. Today, it seems easier than ever for the average gearhead to harness the incredible power-building capability of turbochargers. Those who want to increase the performance of their existing turbo system, or those who want to add a turbo to an existing engine, have never had so many components, vendors, and information resources to choose from.

Unfortunately, this wealth of options and opinions can be hard to understand and navigate. That's where Turbo: Real World High-Performance Turbocharger Systems comes in. This book is the most complete, detailed, up-to-date resource on anything and everything to do with turbochargers. Whether you're running gas or diesel, 4, 6, 8, or more cylinders, this book will teach you to design, test, install, and maintain your high-performance turbo system. You'll learn how turbochargers work, how to choose the right turbo or turbos for your engine by reading flow maps, and how to tune your engine to run perfectly with your turbo system.

Author Jay Miller uses more than 300 photos and the perfect blend of technical and common-sense information to help you build boost fast and make more horsepower and torque. He discusses the various components of a turbocharger and explains how to decode complicated turbocharger model numbers, compressor maps, and other specs. If you run into problems with your turbo system, there's also a detailed chapter on failure analysis to help you figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.

Acknowledgments 

About the Author

Foreword

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Turbochargers

Understanding How a Turbo System Works 

A Brief History

The Rise to Popularity 

Understanding the Turbocharger 

Where and Why Turbos are Used Today 

Types of Turbocharger Systems 

Introduction to Variable Geometry Turbochargers

The Future 

 

Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Turbocharger 

The Compressor 

The Compressor Wheel 

Types of Compressor Wheels 

The Compressor Cover 

The Turbine 

The Turbine Wheel and Shaft Assembly 

The Turbine Housing 

The Bearing System 

Oil Control & Seals 

 

Chapter 3: Matching a Turbocharger to Your Engine

Volumetric Efficiency

Ballpark Matching 

Compressor Matching 

Compressor Trim 

Turbine Matching 

Understanding Turbines 

Wastegates 

 

Chapter 4: The Rise of Performance Diesel

On-Highway Performance Diesel Roots 

Making Diesels Perform 

Tractor Pulling

 

Chapter 5: Real Turbos:Manufacturers & Nomenclature

Honeywell Turbo Technologies: Garrett Brand

BorgWarner Turbo Systems/Schwitzer/3-K Brands

Cummins Turbo Technologies/Holset Brand

Turbonetics & The Roots of the High-Performance Turbo Aftermarket

 

Chapter 6: Designing&Installing a Turbocharger System 

Placement 

Single Versus Twin Turbos 

Intake Air 

Aftercoolers 

Clamps and Hoses

Boost Tubes 

Plenums 

Turbo Mounting for Proper Oil Drain 

Exhaust Manifolds

Heat Bellows & Expansion Joints 

Heat Shielding 

 

Chapter 7: Building Your Engine for a Turbocharger

Quality, Quantity & Balance: A Philosophical Approach 

The Block

The Crankshaft 

Pistons & Rings 

Connecting Rods 

Cylinder Heads & Valves 

Camshafts 

 

Chapter 8: Tuning Your Turbo Engine 

Engine Management Systems 

Monitoring Air-Fuel Ratio 

Fuel Injectors 

Fuel Pressure

Boost Tuning, Wastegates & Boost Controllers

Blow-Off Valves & Compressor Bypass 

Anti-Lag Systems (ALS) 

 

Chapter 9: Turbocharger Maintenance & Rebuilding

Maintenance

An Introduction to Rebuilding 

Servicing Your Turbocharger

Rebuilding Your CHRA Assembly 

Inspecting the Turbine Wheel & Shaft Assembly

Inspecting the Bearing Housing 

Cleaning and Prep 

Reassembly 

 

Chapter 10: Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting 

Understanding Turbocharger Failure Analysis 

Beginning the Analysis 

Disassembly 

Compressor End

Turbine End

Compressor Wheel Overspeed & LCF 

Contaminated Lube Oil 

Lack of Lubrication 

Other Failures 

Failure Analysis Summary 

Troubleshooting Guide 

 

Appendix A: Turbocharger Distributors 

Appendix B: Turbocharger and System Component Suppliers & Manufacturers 

Appendix C: Glossary 

Turbochargers are incredibly appealing to performance enthusiasts because of their ability to add free horsepower - and lots of it - to almost any engine or vehicle. Today, it seems easier than ever for the average gearhead to harness the incredible power-building capability of turbochargers. Those who want to increase the performance of their existing turbo system, or those who want to add a turbo to an existing engine, have never had so many components, vendors, and information resources to choose from.

Unfortunately, this wealth of options and opinions can be hard to understand and navigate. That's where Turbo: Real World High-Performance Turbocharger Systems comes in. This book is the most complete, detailed, up-to-date resource on anything and everything to do with turbochargers. Whether you're running gas or diesel, 4, 6, 8, or more cylinders, this book will teach you to design, test, install, and maintain your high-performance turbo system. You'll learn how turbochargers work, how to choose the right turbo or turbos for your engine by reading flow maps, and how to tune your engine to run perfectly with your turbo system.

Author Jay Miller uses more than 300 photos and the perfect blend of technical and common-sense information to help you build boost fast and make more horsepower and torque. He discusses the various components of a turbocharger and explains how to decode complicated turbocharger model numbers, compressor maps, and other specs. If you run into problems with your turbo system, there's also a detailed chapter on failure analysis to help you figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.

Pages : 160
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 321 color
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781932494297
Product Code : SA123

Acknowledgments 

About the Author

Foreword

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Turbochargers

Understanding How a Turbo System Works 

A Brief History

The Rise to Popularity 

Understanding the Turbocharger 

Where and Why Turbos are Used Today 

Types of Turbocharger Systems 

Introduction to Variable Geometry Turbochargers

The Future 

 

Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Turbocharger 

The Compressor 

The Compressor Wheel 

Types of Compressor Wheels 

The Compressor Cover 

The Turbine 

The Turbine Wheel and Shaft Assembly 

The Turbine Housing 

The Bearing System 

Oil Control & Seals 

 

Chapter 3: Matching a Turbocharger to Your Engine

Volumetric Efficiency

Ballpark Matching 

Compressor Matching 

Compressor Trim 

Turbine Matching 

Understanding Turbines 

Wastegates 

 

Chapter 4: The Rise of Performance Diesel

On-Highway Performance Diesel Roots 

Making Diesels Perform 

Tractor Pulling

 

Chapter 5: Real Turbos:Manufacturers & Nomenclature

Honeywell Turbo Technologies: Garrett Brand

BorgWarner Turbo Systems/Schwitzer/3-K Brands

Cummins Turbo Technologies/Holset Brand

Turbonetics & The Roots of the High-Performance Turbo Aftermarket

 

Chapter 6: Designing&Installing a Turbocharger System 

Placement 

Single Versus Twin Turbos 

Intake Air 

Aftercoolers 

Clamps and Hoses

Boost Tubes 

Plenums 

Turbo Mounting for Proper Oil Drain 

Exhaust Manifolds

Heat Bellows & Expansion Joints 

Heat Shielding 

 

Chapter 7: Building Your Engine for a Turbocharger

Quality, Quantity & Balance: A Philosophical Approach 

The Block

The Crankshaft 

Pistons & Rings 

Connecting Rods 

Cylinder Heads & Valves 

Camshafts 

 

Chapter 8: Tuning Your Turbo Engine 

Engine Management Systems 

Monitoring Air-Fuel Ratio 

Fuel Injectors 

Fuel Pressure

Boost Tuning, Wastegates & Boost Controllers

Blow-Off Valves & Compressor Bypass 

Anti-Lag Systems (ALS) 

 

Chapter 9: Turbocharger Maintenance & Rebuilding

Maintenance

An Introduction to Rebuilding 

Servicing Your Turbocharger

Rebuilding Your CHRA Assembly 

Inspecting the Turbine Wheel & Shaft Assembly

Inspecting the Bearing Housing 

Cleaning and Prep 

Reassembly 

 

Chapter 10: Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting 

Understanding Turbocharger Failure Analysis 

Beginning the Analysis 

Disassembly 

Compressor End

Turbine End

Compressor Wheel Overspeed & LCF 

Contaminated Lube Oil 

Lack of Lubrication 

Other Failures 

Failure Analysis Summary 

Troubleshooting Guide 

 

Appendix A: Turbocharger Distributors 

Appendix B: Turbocharger and System Component Suppliers & Manufacturers 

Appendix C: Glossary 

Turbo: Real World High-Performance Turbocharger Systems

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