Is a Turbo the Best Choice for Off-Road?
Turbochargers have become synonymous with high-performance vehicles but are becoming more popular on larger cars. They are part of everyday driving life, from luxury European cars to 4WDs towing caravans and can make a massive difference to the speed and power of your off-road vehicle. To help you learn more, our Toowoomba team has compiled a summary below.
How Does a Turbocharger Work?
A turbocharger has two main parts: a turbine and a compressor. As an engine burns fuel, it releases exhaust gases. So, the forced gas into a tube in the turbocharger at high pressure to spin the turbine.
Furthermore, the turbine can spin at hundreds of thousands of revolutions per minute. The faster it turns, the more air gets suck into the compressor. So, more fuel can burn in the cylinders, creating bigger explosions and more engine power.
Benefits of a Turbocharger for Off-Road Engine
Because a turbocharger compresses the air flowing into the engine, allowing it to add more fuel, it produces more power. Compared to the identical turbo engine, it would be better if it didn’t have a turbocharger attached.
Moreover, this is extra beneficial for on-the-road vehicles because the cylinder engines tend to be larger than those of average-sized cars. A turbocharger will increase your vehicle’s speed and performance in off-road terrain, providing additional power and torque for turbo-driving. For example, a turbocharger for a turbo engine of 4WD also works by reducing the power gap between gear changes. Read more about turbochargers for 4WDs.
What About Superchargers?
A supercharger for turbo off-road 4×4 vehicles also pumps additional air into an engine, but it is less reliable because a belt system mechanically drives it. You can read more about turbochargers vs. superchargers.
How Much Do Turbochargers Cost for Off-Road?
A turbocharger can start at just a few hundred dollars, depending on your type of car. Like all cars, 4WDs and trucks are different, especially off-road vehicles, so discussing your requirements with an expert is best. Many other manufacturers produce an extensive range of turbocharger systems. You can read more about turbocharger manufacturers.
A remanufactured turbocharger can save both you and the environment because not as many emissions are required to remanufacture a turbocharger as there are to produce a new turbo off-road 4×4 car. However, only damaged and worn parts are replace during its transformation into a comparable product.
The Bottom Line
Upgrading your engine with a turbocharger can be done on a case-to-case basis. It will depend on how much you will pay and maintain your vehicles. So, it is better to consult a professional to help you with the technical details.
Speak to the Experts
Toowoomba Superior Turbos is Queensland and Northern New South Wales’s premier remanufacturing facility for turbocharging systems. We can fit new or remanufactured turbochargers into your car, repair them, and improve their efficiency. Call us at (07) 4634 6565 to see how we can help you today.