TURBO TEARDOWN – Pulling apart a Turbocharger

A few days ago I posted up a video explaining my way through the various components of a turbocharger and their function. In this video I take it one step further and take you through the process of dismantling a complete turbocharger. We take a detailed look at how the wastegate works, the internal structure […]

How a Turbo Works

We all know that turbos make cars go faster, but how exactly is this achieved? An engine can be thought of like a pump. On the intake stroke the engine draws air in. This air is mixed with fuel and compressed as the piston rises, a spark ignites the mixture and forces the piston down. […]