A supercharger—such as a turbo—compresses air. Compressing air heats it. Heating air makes it expand. This is a Catch 22 inherent in supercharging. So rather than thinking of quantities of air in ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The turbocharger/ intercooler (TC/IC) glassware test (using DIN 51535) was originally developed to mimic the effect of lubricant oil misting ...

I was told by the workshop that my car has an intercooler and it is busted. What does this mean? Intercoolers are fitted to cars with superchargers or turbochargers. On these types of engines, the ...

The evolution of Turbo Regal intercooler design marches on, despite the fact that these street terrors are fast approaching the 20-year-old mark. Hard-core 3.8 turbo fans have watched as big companies ...

Excess heat is the enemy when it comes to internal combustion engines. Operating temperature is ideal, but any degree above that starts to slowly sap power, put fluids to the test, increase friction, ...

VMP Performance expanded its boost-friendly upgrades at the SEMA Show. The Leviathan Turbo Hat & Lower Intake Manifold fit ...