Sage-Tips

Can you turbo charge a hybrid?

Yes, it is possible to put a turbo on a hybrid. Theoretically, it should not affect the hybrid in a too negative way. A turbo will increase some pollution, true, but with more torque coming from the petrol engine, it is possible to charge the battery quicker. Good configuration will be required though.

Can I make my hybrid car faster?

Sophisticated computer systems control the electric aspect of a hybrid vehicle. Installing a small microchip that overrides the current settings would, in theory, make the car faster. This is the same process as remapping an ECU, adjusting the settings to improve power output.

Can a car be super and turbo charged?

Turbochargers take longer to spool up, but superchargers are a bigger parasitic drain on the engine. Luckily, there are a few engines out there that have both turbocharging and supercharging. This is called a twin-charged engine and they’re actually quite rare.

Can an electric car be a turbo?

The battery can then power another electric motor connected to the final drive to add torque and power to the vehicle. The e-turbo is larger than the standard conventional turbo it replaced because there’s no lag, which increased power not just at the top-end, but throughout the entire engine operating range.

Do I need a remap for a hybrid turbo?

You will need to consider your peak power carefully as hybrid turbos are generally graded into power bands. You’ll also need a remap to fully release the potential power gains of your turbo although most cars will cope with a hybrid turbo on a standard map.

How can I get more power out of my hybrid?

One way to boost hybrid power is to update the batteries. For instance, the battery pack used in the third-generation Toyota Prius is smaller and more efficient [source: Garrett] than those in previous versions of the car, which gives it a slightly higher power output [Source: Voelcker].

Can I put any turbo on any car?

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.

How fast do F1 turbos spin?

The turbine in the turbocharger spins at speeds of up to 150,000 rotations per minute (RPM), that’s about 25-30 times faster than most car engines can go.

What is a hybrid turbo vs normal?

A Hybrid Turbo simply means a non-standard or potentially upgraded turbocharger. This consits of a turbo with combined parts from different frame sizes and potentially different manufactures, such as Garrett or BorgWarner to make the ultimate performance turbo.

Can a hybrid car have a turbocharged engine?

Any internal-combustion engine can be turbocharged/supercharged. Depending on the type of hybrid, why would you? If all of the engine’s power goes to a generator/dynamo, the extra power would never be used (unless you also enlarged electrics).

What is the difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger?

Superchargers and turbochargers each have their own unique sets of advantages and disadvantages. Turbochargers take longer to spool up, but superchargers are a bigger parasitic drain on the engine. If only there was a way to have the best of both worlds.

What happens if you put forced air in a hybrid engine?

If your hybrid uses the usual Atkinson-Cycle engine, it uses a cam profile that holds the exhaust valve open longer, lowering pumping losses at the expense of torque. ( the missing torque is supplied by the electric motors). Adding forced air to the intake will upset this balance and much of the additional power will be lost to the exhaust.

What kind of engine does a March Super Turbo have?

It was called the March Super Turbo because of its unique 930 cc twin-charged inline-four engine. This tiny powerplant put out 108 hp, which is not bad for such a small engine. The engine was paired to a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual with a limited-slip differential.