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Why are turbo charged engines bad?
Smaller engines use less fuel, but being turbocharged adds pressure, which can lead to higher temps and engine knock, damaging the engine. So when you ask for full power, turbocharged engines aren’t as efficient because of the high fuel to air mixture that’s needed to protect the engine.
Are there turbo motorcycles?
Today, the soft shape, turbocharged motorcycles of the 1980s register as feats of engineering and relics of vicious competition. To be specific, the response offerings included the Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo, Suzuki XN85, and Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo, in addition to the revamped Honda CX650TD.
How much horsepower does the H2R have?
300 horsepower
The Kawasaki Ninja H2R ranks among the modern marvels of the production motorcycle world. The bike is only for the track, but with a 1.0-liter, supercharged, four-cylinder engine making 300 horsepower, it’s ludicrously quick.
How much extra horsepower do Turbos add?
Supercharger or turbocharger A turbocharger works with the exhaust system and can potentially give you gains of 70-150 horsepower. A supercharger is connected directly to the engine intake and could provide an extra 50-100 horsepower.
Originally Answered: Does turbo car need premium gas? Yes! Turbos generate more heat and boost which contributes to pre-ignition condition of the fuel in the engine. Premium gas is higher octane, so it resists pre-ignition better than regular gas.
What are the advantages of a supercharger over a turbo?
No lag: the supercharger’s biggest advantage over a turbocharger is that it does not have any lag. Power delivery is immediate because the supercharger is driven by the engine’s crankshaft. Low RPM boost: good power at low RPM in comparison with turbochargers. Price: cost effective way of increasing horsepower.
Do turbochargers need oil lubrication?
Oil requirement: turbochargers get very hot and often tap into the engine’s oil supply. This calls for additional plumbing, and is more demanding on the engine oil. Superchargers typically do not require engine oil lubrication.
Are electric turbos the future of F1?
Electric turbos will likely be more common in future vehicles, where an electric motor spools up the turbo at low RPMs, producing useful boost until the exhaust gases are sufficient enough to power the turbo. This is exactly what’s happening in Formula 1 with the ERS system, and it’s the solution to the turbo’s biggest disadvantage – turbo lag.
What is turbo lag?
Turbo lag: turbochargers, especially large turbochargers, take time to spool up and provide useful boost. Boost threshold: for traditional turbochargers, they are often sized for a certain RPM range where the exhaust gas flow is adequate to provide additional boost for the engine.