Frequently Asked Questions

What if I want a turbo, but my vehicle doesn't currently have one?

We will then be happy to consult with you about the type of turbo for your vehicle and the exhaust system that you will need.

Should I have my turbo rebuilt or buy a new one?

 Cost - The rebuild cost is much less than purchasing a new unit from a dealership.  You

            can save as much as 75%..

 Quality -- all of our turbochargers are custom built to OEM specifications – Built only by       

            qualified technicians.

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Awareness --- being made aware of the real cause of your turbo's failure may eliminate

            some of the headaches down the road. Most customers aren't really made  

            aware of what a "hot shut down" is. This is a common cause of turbo failure.  

            Burnt turbo bearings are a sign of a clogged or partially clogged oil line. This can

            only be detected when the turbo has been disassembled. The condition of the

            components inside the turbo, can tell quite a story!

How do I find out what type of turbo I need?

Contact us with the vehicle information and what you are wanting to use it for.

How does a turbo work?

Think of your vehicle's engine as an air pump that draws in air and fuel, ignites

the mixture-propelling the internal parts and expelling the hot exhaust gases.

Turbo charging, is like a vacuum cleaner, it brings in air, compresses it, and changes

the atmospheric pressure inside your vehicle's engine.  A turbo charged engine operates by the exhaust pressure exiting the engine, causing an impeller to spin a wheel. The impeller is connected by a shaft to a compressor.  The compressor uses the energy from the impeller to spin and compress incoming outside air and forces it through to the engine. An actuator (attached to both the hot and cold side - the "hot' side is the cast iron portion of the turbo, the "cold" side, the aluminum portion) regulates boost pressure. The actuator can be “fooled" into thinking that the atmospheric pressure is different from what it actually is.

What is turbo lag?

Turbo lag is a term used to describe the lag time or response time from the time the accelerator is pressed to the time when the turbo charger begins to affects the performance.  The larger the turbo the longer the lag time will be.  So you need to have consideration given to both the "little" end and the "big" end when sizing a turbo to your vehicle.

What if l have a problem with my turbo after work is done?

Call Us First! We will troubleshoot the problem you are having over the phone prior to you having to take the turbo off and sending it back to us. lf we determine that the turbo needs to come back to us, we will assign a Return Authorization number.   You will also have to send a copy of your invoice with the turbo.