what are they called and what is the advantage?
2007-12-22 15:40:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The only advantage is when you don't have enough room in the engine compartment for it. The down side it that if you don't have a storage box for the boost, you will drastically increase your turbo lag time.
2007-12-22 15:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've read. The rear turbos will reduce the heat of the compressed air, and may reduce the need for an intercooler. It also frees up room under the hood. The manufacturers claim that there isn't any turbo lag, or at least not anymore that one that is installed by the engine. I have my doubts about that, but I can't say for sure.
good luck.
2007-12-22 15:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These turbo chargers do not work well, for one reason. The basic princple of a turbo charger is to use the heat and physical pressure of the exhaust gases to produce high speed rotory motion. That is just not possible from the rear of the exhaust system because both heat energy and pressure are in short supply back there. As for what they are called? Rip-off, I'd say.
2007-12-22 16:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i am not mistaken that type of turbo kit was started by STS or Squires turbo systems.
some of the advantages are cooler temps, ease of installation, more underhood space and everything can be returned to stock if needed. check out the ling to know more..
2007-12-22 17:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by car_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More room to install it.Less heat in the engine compartment. Not as noticeable. Doesn't need a intercooler.
2007-12-22 16:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not many advantages just produces less heat and lag for some cars, i had this done on a 2004 grand am i had but didnt see much difference in performance
2007-12-22 15:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by artie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋