Can I put a turbo on any engine?

Using the science of compressor maps and some idea of the size and rpm range of your engine, you can add virtually any turbo to any engine. The trick is the availability of the maps and the A/R ratios of the turbine housing and sizes of the turbine wheels.

Is adding a turbo bad?

Is a supercharger or turbocharger bad for your engine? Superchargers and turbochargers are not bad for your engine. They have been used on engines since engines were originally designed. They offer the advantage of increasing engine performance.

Does twin turbo add horsepower?

And, of course! Thanks to the twin turbochargers on that 3.7 liter V6, this all adds up to 650hp to the wheels.

Can you turbo a Hemi?

Turbocharge your HEMI to get the performance that you crave. Our HEMI turbocharger kits are available to fit most budgets and give the most demanding of drivers reliable horsepower for any level. Boost your Hemi engine with a complete Turbo Kit. These kits include all the parts needed to turbocharge your Hemi Vehicle.

Is turbo bad for drifting?

Turbocharging your drift car will provide more power in higher RPMs, at the cost of lacking low-end torque. Superchargers will provide a nearly linear powerband, but require power from the engine to drive them. There’s even methods that use both a turbo and a supercharger, for the truly insane.

How much HP would a turbo add?

A turbocharger works with the exhaust system and can potentially give you gains of 70-150 horsepower. A supercharger is connected directly to the engine intake and could provide an extra 50-100 horsepower.

Can you add a turbo to a Ram 1500?

Adding the Dodge Ram turbocharger kits and accessories gives the Ram an extra boost of power, enhancing the vehicle’s performance both on and off the road. The power of the hemi is accentuated with the turbocharger kits and accessory items.

Can you add a turbo to a non-turbo engine?

The best turbos to add to a non turbo NASP (Naturally aspirated) engine are small units with low boost levels. Remote turbo kits are gaining popularity thanks to the low boost they provide and not needing space in the engine bay. Another option you have is to fit a water injection kit to dampen the air charge and prevent detonation.

Is it possible to bolt on a turbocharger?

“You can’t just ‘bolt on’ a turbo, it takes careful planning” Forced induction is where highly compressed air is fed into the engine. We would typically use a Supercharger or Turbo to do this. Contrary to popular belief this is certainly not a straight forward bolt on part.

Do I need an aftermarket ECU for a turbo?

We strongly recommend a good aftermarket ECU to allow you to create a custom map for your new turbocharged engine. Most kits contain only the necessary parts to physically get the turbo onto the engine such as an exhaust header and the necessary intake plumbing to the air filter.

How do you increase the performance of a turbo engine?

When adding a turbo, for maximum performance gains, you should also get the head flowed, increase the port size, fit bigger valves and go with a larger exhaust header and system as there will be a much larger volume of air flowing through the engine.