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Turbocharge Understanding Guide - How a Turbo Works - Boost Basics

Understanding How Turbos Work And How To Choose The Right One For Your Car

By Phi Phung, Photography by Courtesy Of Allied Signal Turbocharging Systems

Mid-Frame Turbos:
Characteristics: Slight lag; suited for heavy track use (drift - Pro class; circuit - Modified class; drag - Unlimited class); est. 400-600hp

  • How A Turbo Works Garrett Gt2871r
    Garrett GT2871R
    250-400hp
    A/R (compressor): 0.60
    A/R (exhaust housing): 0.64
    How A Turbo Works Garrett Gt2871r
    Garrett GT2871R 250-400hp A/R (compressor): 0.60 A/R (exhaust housing): 0.64
  • How A Turbo Works Garrett Gt2871r Size
  • How A Turbo Works Garrett Gt3071r
    Garrett GT3071R (700177-23)
    300-460hp
    A/R (compressor): N/A
    A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
    How A Turbo Works Garrett Gt3071r
    Garrett GT3071R (700177-23) 300-460hp A/R (compressor): N/A A/R (exhaust housing): N/
  • How A Turbo Works Garrett Gt3071r Size
  • How A Turbo Works Greddy T67 25G
    Greddy T67-25G
    320-570hp
    A/R (compressor): N/A
    A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
    How A Turbo Works Greddy T67 25G
    Greddy T67-25G 320-570hp A/R (compressor): N/A A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
  • How A Turbo Works Greddy T67 25G Size
  • How A Turbo Works Hks Gt3037 Pro S
    HKS GT3037 PRO S
    480hp
    A/R (compressor): 0.69
    A/R (exhaust housing): 0.96
    How A Turbo Works Hks Gt3037 Pro S
    HKS GT3037 PRO S 480hp A/R (compressor): 0.69 A/R (exhaust housing): 0.96
  • How A Turbo Works Hks Gt3037 Pro S Size
  • How A Turbo Works Hks Gt3240
    HKS GT3240
    580hp
    A/R (compressor): 0.70
    A/R (exhaust housing): 0.87
    How A Turbo Works Hks Gt3240
    HKS GT3240 580hp A/R (compressor): 0.70 A/R (exhaust housing): 0.87
  • How A Turbo Works Hks Gt3240 Size
  • How A Turbo Works Hks To40z
    HKS TO4Z
    720hp
    A/R (compressor): 0.70
    A/R (exhaust housing): 0.81
    How A Turbo Works Hks To40z
    HKS TO4Z 720hp A/R (compressor): 0.70 A/R (exhaust housing): 0.81
  • How A Turbo Works Hks T04z Size
  • How A Turbo Works Turbonetics Gt K 500
    Turbonetics GT-K 500
    450-550hp
    A/R (compressor): 0.7
    A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
    How A Turbo Works Turbonetics Gt K 500
    Turbonetics GT-K 500 450-550hp A/R (compressor): 0.7 A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
  • How A Turbo Works Turbonetics Gt K 500 Size
  • How A Turbo Works Turbonetics 60 Series
    Turbonetics 60-Series
    550hp
    A/R (compressor): 0.6
    A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
    How A Turbo Works Turbonetics 60 Series
    Turbonetics 60-Series 550hp A/R (compressor): 0.6 A/R (exhaust housing): N/A
  • How A Turbo Works Turbonetics 60 Series Size
By Phi Phung
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