Kinugawa Turbo Systems Blogs

To Cool or Not to Cool: Does My Turbo Need Water?

To Cool or Not to Cool: Does My Turbo Need Water?

Introduction Turbochargers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world, boosting engine power and efficiency. But these powerhouses generate intense heat, especially during spirited driving. That's where water-cooling comes into...

To Cool or Not to Cool: Does My Turbo Need Water?

Introduction Turbochargers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world, boosting engine power and efficiency. But these powerhouses generate intense heat, especially during spirited driving. That's where water-cooling comes into...

Oil Pads Ramping: The Secret to Boosting Performance and Turbo Life

Oil Pads Ramping: The Secret to Boosting Perfor...

In the realm of turbochargers, where components spin at incredible speeds under intense pressure, the thrust bearing plays a vital role in maintaining stability and longevity. While often overlooked, a...

Oil Pads Ramping: The Secret to Boosting Perfor...

In the realm of turbochargers, where components spin at incredible speeds under intense pressure, the thrust bearing plays a vital role in maintaining stability and longevity. While often overlooked, a...

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Brass or Semi-soft Materials for Thrust and Journal Bearings

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Brass or Semi-soft Mate...

The choice of brass or other semi-soft materials for journal bearings in turbochargers, particularly for the thrust bearing, is primarily driven by their ability to embed debris and maintain a...

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Brass or Semi-soft Mate...

The choice of brass or other semi-soft materials for journal bearings in turbochargers, particularly for the thrust bearing, is primarily driven by their ability to embed debris and maintain a...

The Anti-Surge Compressor Housing Works

The Anti-Surge Compressor Housing Works

An anti-surge housing is designed to prevent compressor surge. It is not designed to replace a BOV or a BCV. it does not relieve the shockwave made by slamming the throttle...

The Anti-Surge Compressor Housing Works

An anti-surge housing is designed to prevent compressor surge. It is not designed to replace a BOV or a BCV. it does not relieve the shockwave made by slamming the throttle...

Kinugawa Turbo Systems TD Series line-up code explanation chart

Kinugawa Turbo TD Series Line-up Code Explained

A complete reference guide to decoding Kinugawa's TD series turbocharger part numbers — covering turbine housing sizes, compressor wheel types, STS turbine technology, and crank horsepower ranges.

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Kinugawa Turbo TD Series Line-up Code Explained

A complete reference guide to decoding Kinugawa's TD series turbocharger part numbers — covering turbine housing sizes, compressor wheel types, STS turbine technology, and crank horsepower ranges.

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Big Head vs. Normal Head Actuators

Big Head vs. Normal Head Actuators

A wastegate is basically a device that bypasses some exhaust flow around the turbine section of a turbocharger to control maximum boost. A wastegate is usually controlled by a pressure...

Big Head vs. Normal Head Actuators

A wastegate is basically a device that bypasses some exhaust flow around the turbine section of a turbocharger to control maximum boost. A wastegate is usually controlled by a pressure...