One of the turbo engine's most iconic sounds is called the turbo flutter. That "stu-tu-tu-tu" sound the Nissan Skyline GTR R34 makes as the throttle closes is the sound of compressed air escaping past ...

There's a fair bit of science behind how engine turbochargers do what they do (air pressure, compression, fuel burn efficiency, etc.), but basically it will improve an engine's power by around 30 to ...

Ever since Nissan rolled out the last version of their VQ engine used in the 370Z along with Infiniti G, M, and Q models, as well as a handful of others, enthusiasts have been hungry for more.

Automobiles, as any mechanic will tell you, are complicated beasts. Enthusiasts, of course, will have a solid grasp of the jargon. They'll know at a glance what the unusual shape on that road sign ...

Using compressed air as a power adder (supercharger) is in vogue again! Younger readers may be wondering what we mean by this and argue that forcing super-cold, highly pressurized air into an engine’s ...

You can always count on the guys at the Russian automotive YouTube channel Garage 54 to try out the most ridiculous ideas. Not just the really far-out ideas, but the ones that are so ridiculous we'd ...

It's so annoying when you put your foot down and nothing happens. For something with turbo in the name, the turbocharger on your car does seem to make it a lot slower for a second or two. Why is your ...

The new 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not have a V6 or V8 like you might expect. Instead, the large SUV will be powered by an ambitious 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo cranked up to a substantial 324 ...

When it rains, it pours. Just when the recent flurry of activity with turbocharging for Funny Cars and dragsters has started turning heads and arousing people, another development has come along that ...