2007-01-21 23:29:55 · 5 answers · asked by jose 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharger
2007-01-21 23:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A turbocharger, like its first cousin the supercharger, are whats know as forced air induction systems. Both systems literally "force" additional air into the engine. In the case of the turbocharger, it is a matter of the "driving" mechanism. A turbocharger uses the exhaust flow produced from the engine as its power source. The exhaust flow spins a turbine wheel at extremely high RPM. This wheel is linked via shaft to a simular wheel called the compressor which draws atmospheric pressure air into it and compresses this air increasing its volume and pressure to a level above ambient. The effect is to raise the power output the same as if you had a larger displacement and higher compression engine than what you actually have. Turbo's are not new by any means, the first used were on early aircraft around WW l to raise the ceiling they could fly at. A rather ingenius item. Good Luck.
2007-01-22 10:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by scooterdude1340 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Turbocharger
2007-01-23 12:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by Zinger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In simple terms, the exhaust gas is used to spin a turbine, the turbine on the other side is used to compress outside air, and then ram it back into the intake of the car.
2007-01-22 07:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by lemans81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Compressing air that is entering the engine thus increasing the amount of available oxygen. Thus increase the engine power with only a slight increase in weight.
2007-01-22 07:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by Da S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋