Can a turbo be added to any engine?

Using the science of compressor maps and some idea of the size and rpm range of your engine, you can add virtually any turbo to any engine. The trick is the availability of the maps and the A/R ratios of the turbine housing and sizes of the turbine wheels.

How much power does a turbo add to a V8?

With only 6 to 8 pounds of boost pressure, a turbo can increase power output 15 to 25 percent or more over a naturally aspirated engine. Consequently, a turbo four-cylinder engine be used in place of a larger V6, and a turbo V6 can replace a larger V8 with no loss of performance.

Is a turbo better than a V8?

As of now, we have to say that turbocharged V-6 is a drastically better option than a V-8 and will eventually replace the 8-cylinders altogether. These turbo engines are just as reliable, have the same or more horsepower than a V-8, get 10 to 20 percent better fuel economy, and are becoming cheaper to build every day.

Does turbo use more fuel?

A turbocharger typically helps a car get better gas mileage because a smaller engine can be used to get the same amount of performance. Expect a turbocharged engine to be about 8\% -10\% more fuel efficient that the same engine that is not turbo equipped.

Can a turbo damage your engine?

Smaller engines use less fuel, but being turbocharged adds pressure, which can lead to higher temps and engine knock, damaging the engine. To reduce the temperature, you have to dump more fuel to protect the engine with a higher fuel to air ratio, and your fuel economy goes out the window.

Can my car handle a turbo?

In short, although you can theoretically add a turbocharger to almost any naturally-aspirated engine, it’s not a plug-and-play process. There are a lot of parts that require careful consideration. Luckily, some tuning companies have taken some of the guesswork out of the process.

Can you single turbo a V8?

As for running a single turbo on only one side of the exhaust on a V8, sure you can do it, but it’s not going to be optimal for a lot of reasons. You’re going to get four cylinders worth of boost for an eight cylinder engine, for one.

Can a v4 beat a V8?

Most definitely a 4 cylinder can beat a V8. Most definitely a 4 cylinder can beat a V8.

Whats faster v4 or V8?

Compared to the V8, the four-cylinder engine is lighter, more fuel-efficient, and more compact, but is generally not capable of dishing out the kind of horsepower you would get from a V8. Nevertheless, there are some four-cylinder engines that are surprisingly faster than a V8.