Turbochargers - How It Works
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Turbochargers - How It Works
Turbochargers - How It Works
Before turbocharged diesels hit the truck market, you had few choices. Either you bought a 6.9L IDI F-series Ford (rated at 170 hp or 180 hp) or the 130hp, 6.2L Chevrolet C/K-series. As of 2009, Chevy, Dodge, and Ford all offer packages with 350 hp or more, while meeting much stricter emissions standards. The aftermarket has embraced turbocharging as well, with 500-plus-horsepower becoming an everyday figure. Turbocharging is the biggest single reason why today's diesels can achieve these powBefore turbocharged diesels hit the truck market, you had few choices. Either you bought a 6.9L IDI F-series Ford (rated at 170 hp or 180 hp) or the 130hp, 6.2L Chevrolet C/K-series. As of 2009, Chevy, Dodge, and Ford all offer packages with 350 hp or more, while meeting much stricter emissions standards. The aftermarket has embraced turbocharging as well, with 500-plus-horsepower becoming an everyday figure. Turbocharging is the biggest single reason why today's diesels can achieve these power levels, so with that history in mind, let's take a closer look at how the single most important part on your engine works.
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Before turbocharged diesels hit the truck market, you had few choices. Either you bought a 6.9L IDI F-series Ford (rated at 170 hp or 180 hp) or the 130hp, 6.2L Chevrolet C/K-series. As of 2009, Chevy, Dodge, and Ford all offer packages with 350 hp or more, while meeting much stricter emissions standards. The aftermarket has embraced turbocharging as well, with 500-plus-horsepower becoming an everyday figure. Turbocharging is the biggest single reason why today's diesels can achieve these powBefore turbocharged diesels hit the truck market, you had few choices. Either you bought a 6.9L IDI F-series Ford (rated at 170 hp or 180 hp) or the 130hp, 6.2L Chevrolet C/K-series. As of 2009, Chevy, Dodge, and Ford all offer packages with 350 hp or more, while meeting much stricter emissions standards. The aftermarket has embraced turbocharging as well, with 500-plus-horsepower becoming an everyday figure. Turbocharging is the biggest single reason why today's diesels can achieve these power levels, so with that history in mind, let's take a closer look at how the single most important part on your engine works.
Photo Gallery: Turbochargers - Boost & Drive Pressure - Diesel Power Magazine
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