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A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion
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Historical mailing list · Thu, 14 Jan 1999 19:23:36 -0800
just an add on about turbocharger longevity: There are basically two phases where the turbocharger is vulnerable: when you start a cold engine and...
Historical mailing list · Sat, 16 Jan 1999 19:18:44 -0800
>chris says, >"turbocharger life is cut in half, when not intercooled." What??????? Sorry do disagree.....the turbochargers life is only affect by its bearings...
Historical mailing list · Sun, 17 Jan 1999 00:57:50 EST
In a message dated 99-01-16 22:57:19 EST, KBatzler@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: << >chris says, >"turbocharger life is cut in half...
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders
An uneven or unstable engine idle
Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure
Rotational force that causes an object to turn
Engine initially designed for Volksauto
