Why would you rear mount a turbo?

Why would you rear mount a turbo?

Having a turbo rear-mounted means that as the charge air from the turbocharger travels back to the engine, it is simultaneously cooled by the ambient air running underneath the car, saving the need for an intercooler.

How much horsepower does a twin-turbo setup add?

A twin-turbo can drastically improve horsepower and add a 30% to 40% turbo boost, compared to a single turbo’s 15 to 25% turbo boost.

Does rear mount turbo cause lag?

Since Turbochargers can sometimes lag, or suffer from a condition known as Turbo Lag, a rear-mounted turbo system should ideally be applied to an engine no smaller than 4.0L. Torque-deficient, 4 cylinder engines get difficult & frustrating to drive if turbo-lag is too high.

Is a rear mount turbo worth it?

The huge amount of heat generated by a turbocharger can have an influence on other components nearby that don’t deal well with heat, like the engine block and engine cooling system, so rear-mounting takes away any possible effects of heat soak from a turbocharger to unwanted areas.

How much HP does a turbo add to a 5.7 Hemi?

Adding a turbocharger to a 5.7 Hemi motor can increase horsepower by approximately 145 (125-145). This is a significant increase to a vehicle that already gets a 370 minimum horsepower.

Does a turbo go on the intake or exhaust?

The turbo is powered by the exhaust gases. One side of the turbo is located at the exhaust manifold, the other at the engine’s air intake, and it contains two small fans joined by a shaft. As exhaust passes through the turbo, it spins one fan, called the turbine.

What does putting a turbo on your exhaust do?

Given that a turbo is driven by engine exhaust gases, which spin the turbine and compress the air that is then fed back into the engine intake, the farther the air has to travel in that cycle, the more lag there’s going to be between stepping on the accelerator and making usable boost.

How much HP does a cold air intake add to a turbo?

For those putting a cold air intake on a 4-cylinder engine, an improvement of up to 20 additional horsepower can be seen. Cold air intake makes a significant difference.

Can a twin-turbo V6 beat a V8?

As of now, we have to say that turbocharged V-6 is a drastically better option than a V-8 and will eventually replace the 8-cylinders altogether. These turbo engines are just as reliable, have the same or more horsepower than a V-8, get 10 to 20 percent better fuel economy, and are becoming cheaper to build every day.