Turbo: Real World High-Performance Turbocharger Systems Manual Book SA123

Description

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.
Table of Contents:
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
Specifications:
Pages: 160
Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 321 color
Publisher: CarTech
ISBN: 9781932494297
Product Code: SA123