Supercharged vs. Turbocharged
In the world of high performance engine parts there is probably no other topic
more debated than superchargers vs. turbochargers. In a fast paced world of automotive
ingenuity, both of these products prevail in horsepower production. Compared to other
possible engine modifications, these modifications remain on the top of the list for
creating power. Many different things need to considered when comparing these two
modifications, such as how they work their cost, fuel economy, durability, and generated
horsepower.
Both superchargers and turbochargers are forced induction systems and thus have
the same objective - to compress air and force more air molecules into the engine's
combustion chambers with more pressure than would normally be allowed at atmospheric
pressure here on Earth (14.7 psi at sea level). The benefit of forcing more air molecules
into the combustion chambers is that it allows your engine to burn more fuel per power
stroke. With an internal combustion engine, burning more fuel means that you convert
more fuel into energy and power. For this reason, supercharged and turbocharged engines
normally produce 40% to 100%+ more power (depending on the amount of boost). Boost is any pressure above atmospheric pressure in the intake manifold. When there is more air pressure in the intake manifold that means that there can be more fuel pressure as well. The higher pressure in the combustion chamber means that the
explosion used to move the pistons up and down is greater however this pressure has to resist combustion in order to achieve
more energy from the power stroke. A resistance to combustion is achieve
d through the type of gasoline used. There are uasually three different types of gasoline avaible at most gas stations and their resistance to combustion is represented by the octaine number shown at the pump, for instance 87, 89, and 92. The higher the number, the higher the resistance to combustion.
The cost of supercharger or a turbocharger system for a specific engine is
approximately the same, so cost is generally not a factor. If one is interested in purchasing a super of turbo charger, they should expect to spend approximately 2,500 dollars for a quality product. There are companies that offer these parts for as little as 1,500 dollars, however the reduced price comes with a cost not in a dollar amount. One thing that should be considered is that you get what you pay for.
This paper has informed you on multiple parts and operations of 7.3 litre injectors. Listing their parts, both internal and external. How the entire system works as one, and how it makes the engine run. Without fuel of some sort the engine would not run. So with this research paper I hope you have learned something.
Turbo chargers are very efficient in giving extra power to engines, even though they do make your auto burn more fuel. All the components of turbos are important in the function of them. Turbo chargers will really make your life better especially if you are on the racing track.
Ok, we've seen it brought up a million and one times, so, I'm going to give my take on the whole turbo vs. supercharger arguement once and for all. Honestly, both devices ROCK. They essentially do the same thing (which is pressurize the intake) when it comes down to it. Argueing that one makes "more power" than the other is utterly redundant, as I re-iterate that they both essentially do the same thing. (Look up redundancy in the dictionary and it will say "See Redundant".) Anyways, I'm going to write this blurb based on the assumption that anyone reading it has grasped the basic concepts of how a turbocharger and supercharger work.
reduced, all drivers see his or her fuel economy go up. When drivers fill up less, then it
When looking comparing Turbochargers and Superchargers there are several factors to keep in mind: power curves, efficiency, reliability, upgradeability, and value. The car enthusiast can be very particular about their own personal car and the way it performs. Both units exceed standard engines. They differ in the means by which they achieve those results. The units increase the pressure that goes into the engine. Normal or standard atmospheric pressure is about 15 pounds per square inch (psi) (Atmospheric Pressure). The job of the compressor common to both turbochargers and superchargers is to increase air pressure so that more air is forced into the cylinders. This is what car enthusiasts and racers call having a "blown" or "boosted" car. This increased air volume, or boost, is mixed with a proportionately increased fuel volume which, when burned in the combustion cycle, results in increased horsepower and torque production. However, this is where the similarities between the two types of systems end.
...ese dangerously harmful gasses would be released into our atmosphere by all combustion engines. Although the catalytic converter when operating at its optimal temperature can break down over 95% percent of the harmful gasses produced by the engine it does not do a well at all when not at high temperatures. It takes about five miles of driving for most vehicles to reach a temperature at which the reactions will reach near completion, before this temperature the catalytic converter does practically nothing to convert these harmful gases. Some catalytic converters now have coils running from the engine to the catalytic converter to heat the catalytic converter to its optimal temperature soon after the engine has started to produce harmful gasses. With this improvement the catalytic converter can effectively reduce almost all of the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide.
To discuss the power output, first the cycles of the engine itself needs to be mentioned.
On earth, substances tend to exist in one of three phases; either a solid, liquid, or gas. While solids and liquids have defining factors such as volume, and for solids only, a shape, gases exhibit neither of these. Gases naturally take the shape of and expand into the volume of the container, and change when placed in different surroundings. As gases are constantly moving around and colliding with the walls, they exert a force, or pressure, on the walls of its container. Pressure is one of the characteristic behaviors that gases exhibit, but due to their nature, various factor effect the pressures that a gas can exert. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, scientist began to stumble upon these various factors that affect gases, especially
From working out how much fuel has been used, I can work out how much bond energy has been released from the molecules of the alcohol. From those results I will be able to say which alcohol is the best for combustion and which one is the worst to combust. A good fuel should produce a lot of heat energy and use a small amount of fuel. (economical) A bad fuel uses a lot of fuel and produces less heat energy.
Gasoline is thought to be a helpful substance to all countries worldwide. However, the negative effects are far greater than the positive. A diversity of clean fuels is vital for the political, environmental, and economic health of America. Although gasoline is a product depended on by the United States of America and many other countries, the negative effects are unbearable, dangerous, and unnecessary due to the opportunity to use alternative fuels.
To make comparing easier, a 2004 Ford SVT (Special Vehicle Teams) Mustang Cobra and a 2000 Acura Integra Type R will be used as the comparison. The engine in the Mustang is a 4.601 liter, 280.8 cubic inch V-8 engine with 32 valves DOHC (Dual Over Head Cams), sequential electronic fuel injection, and an Eaton Generation IV roots-type supercharger, with a TTC T-56 6 speed Manual creating 390 break horse power at 6000 RPM and 389 foot pounds of torque at 3500 RPM. It has a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds, a quarter mile time of 12.6 seconds at 112 mph, and has a limited top speed of 155 mph. The Integra has a B18C5, 1.797 liter, 110 cubic inch, 4 cylinders, 16 valves DOHC VTEC engine. It creates 195 horse power at 8000 RPM and 130 foot pounds of torque at 7000 RPM. It has a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, a quarter mile time of 14.7 seconds, and has a limited top speed of 135 mph.
so they could compress the air at a much higher pressure so the engine can
This along with the lighter construction of a two-stroke makes it the preferred motor used in small vehicles and tools (Two Stroke Engine). A two-stroke engine is operated by first drawing the mixture of fuel and air into the chamber by the vacuum caused by the upward stroke of the piston. During the downward piston stroke, the poppet valve is forced closed due to the increased pressure within the chamber. The mixture is compressed in the chamber throughout the stroke. As the stroke ends, the intake port is exposed allowing the mixture to escape into the main cylinder, expelling the exhaust gasses in the process and some of the fuel mixture as well. Momentum then causes the piston to rise, compressing the mixture as another stroke is beginning. Once the stroke reaches its peak, the spark plug will ignite the mixture causing the fuel to expand driving the piston down thus completing the cycle while additionally initiating a new
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... model for under $2000 online. I think that with some luck, I could find a CX500TC for about the same price. Unfortunately, the Turbo bikes are much more rare, and even if not more valuable, they are simply harder to find. I recall that shortly after I purchased my bike, I found a CX500TC for sale in Milwaukee (only about 1.5 hours from where I live) for $1500 at a dealership. I was almost having second thoughts about having just purchased a motorcycle, but I think I made the right decision at that time because I am very happy with my bike and I still enjoy every chance I have to ride it. The next time I am in the market shopping for a motorcycle, I will be sure to see if there are any Honda Turbos available for me to consider.