Smaller engines with fewer cylinders and less displacement could produce more power and torque by turbocharging. A turbo or turbocharger is a forced-induction device that utilizes exhaust gasses to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The 6.7L Cummins engine is known for its reliability and performance in heavy-duty trucks like the RAM 2500 and 3500 models. Yet even a diesel ...

Thank you for a very informative article on turbocharging ("How to Buy Your First Turbo," May '12). Most of your technical articles are of great value, and I try to digest the information with the ...

Back in the 1660s, chemist and physicist Robert Boyle discovered the connection between pressure (p), volume (V), and energy (K). He based his theories, which became known as Boyle’s Law, on his own ...

Everything you need to know about intercoolers, including what they are, how they work, and how they can improve your vehicle's performance. An intercooler cools air that’s been compressed by a ...

I was told by the workshop that my car has an intercooler and it is busted. What does this mean? Intercoolers are fitted to cars with superchargers or turbochargers. On these types of engines, the ...

We all know that heat is the enemy of performance in the automotive realm. Rampant engine heat increases the propensity for pre-ignition (detonation) that can altogether destroy engines in severe ...