6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Installing a Turbocharger Kit

If you’re looking to boost the power of your engine, turbochargers are one of the best options. Turbo Kit popularity is souring among drivers because of their ability to boost power without raising fuel bills.

However, with all that said, installing a turbocharger—especially if you’re not experienced with cars—isn’t always a simple process; in fact, it is important to follow strict guidelines. Common mistakes can cause weak performance or even engine failure.

In this important BLOG, we’ll discuss the common mistakes to avoid when installing turbochargers:

1. Picking the Incorrect Turbocharger for your Kit

Perhaps the most significant mistake people make when installing a turbocharger kit is picking the wrong package for their vehicle. An improperly sized turbo can severely damage your engine and/or only provide lackluster performance. Your primary importance

Top 10 Turbo Kits in 2023

Are you ready to take your car's performance to the next level? Turbocharging your vehicle is the perfect way to improve horsepower, torque, and overall performance. Choosing the right turbo kit is essential to get the best results, and we're here to help you make that choice. We've scoured the market to bring you the top 10 turbo kits of 2023, each with its own unique features and benefits. So, buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life as we explore the advantages of going turbo!

The Benefits of Installing a Turbo
Ready to unlock your car's true potential? Turbocharging your vehicle can be the key to achieving the ultimate in power, performance, and efficiency. In this section, we dive into the benefits of adding a turbocharger to your ride. From increased horsepower to improved fuel efficiency, we'll show you why turbocharging is the perfect upgrade for any gear head.

Increased Power and Performance

FAQs - Turbo Kits Explained. What is a Turbo Kit by Grant Smith

“Turbo Kit”… When you think of that package, what comes to mind? Sure, you’re likely thinking of a Turbocharger first, and maybe a blow off valve second- everyone wants a BOV, but when you consider the amount of time involved in configuring the whole bolt on package, the volume of hours is staggering! Pre-Production R&D is critical to building a quality, efficient kit and crew at TurboKits.com knows this! It isn’t out of the ordinary for them to spend a year in testing, tuning, tweaking, and improving a turbo system before releasing it to market. Ensuring the turbo is the correct size, the wastegate regulates boost properly, and the blow off valve sings that perfect tune, is part of the process. Although converting a naturally aspirated vehicle to forced induction may seem simple with a kit from TurboKits.com, it IS that way because the package is application specific. Your intercooler piping will be m

How to properly identify your turbocharger and other turbo rebuild service information:
TurboKits.com services, upgrades, and sells rebuild kits for A LOT of turbochargers. The best way to help us help you is to provide ALL of the information off the ID tag on your turbocharger upon initial contact. We recommend taking a clear picture of the identification plate and e-mailing it to [email protected] Please also include the year, make, and model of the vehicle and the level of service you desire; rebuild kit, rebuild service, new CHRA or bearing housing, or, you’d like to upgrade your turbo to meet your goal of “X” HP efficiency. Our staff will happily research options and respond with pricing! If you don’t have the means of balancing your turbo locally, a rebuild kit may not be your best option.

Identification Tags will vary based off the manufacturer, but most turbocharger name plates can be found attached to the bearing housing itself, or etched into the compres

FAQs About Turbocharging Your Vehicle. Why a Turbo Kit. Turbo Sizing and More... by Grant Smith

I’ve been bombarded with 100s of thousands of questions over the last 17+ years of being in the turbocharger business and thought maybe, just maybe, the time has come to share the answers with you! My hope is that by discussing some of the common inquiries, you’ll have the information needed to make an informed buying decision. People decide to turbocharge their vehicles for various reasons- they need more power, want better fuel economy, desire added performance, or simply that “cool” factor, but regardless of what brought you to your new favorite website, www.TurboKits.com, you likely have questions. In an effort to be your one stop turbo and INFORMATION shop, here we go:

Q: “The turbo kit year range says it will fit cars from 2011- 2015. I have a 2016. Will the kit fit?”
A: Th

Ram 6.7 Cummins Diesel Vs. Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Diesel: Detailed Comparison

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The comparison between the Ram and Ford truck has proven to be a formidable debate among experts because both vehicles are rated highly due to their outstanding features.

Some people may prefer the interior and exterior of the Ram over the Ford, while others may prefer Ford. But, to know which is better, you will have to look at their engines.

This article contains a detailed comparison between the Ram 6.7 Cummins Diesel and the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Diesel engine. You will be able to decide after reading this article which truck is the best.

Ram 6.7 Cummins Diesel Vs. Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Diesel: Detailed Comparison

These two 6.7L engines are powerhouses with fascinating differences. Some believe that the 6.7 Cummins is a better workhorse, while others think the 6.7 Powerstroke has better overall functionality. 

Reverse rotation, mirrored turbos, symmetrical turbos, mirror image turbos are the many names that identify this counter clockwise rotating turbo configuration. Truth be told, there’s nothing uber special about them when compared to their standard rotation counterparts. However, the only parts they share are the bearing c

This article is your one stop guide to understanding the differences between turbocharger turbine housings, flange types and, flange specs. Have you ever asked yourself, “What’s the difference between T3, T4, T6, and V-band turbine housings”? Or maybe, “will a T25 inlet flange work on a T3 manifold”? Or, “what does T3 T4 mean?” If so this article is for you.

Let’s start with some basic principles.

Turbine housing– collects exhaust gasses from an engine and directs it through a volute (passage) which drives the shaft wheel assembly of a turbo causing it to spin. Turbine housings are also referred to as the “hot side” of the turbo because

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