High Performance Centre
What it is
Forced induction uses a turbocharger or supercharger to push more air into the engine, allowing more fuel to be burned and more power to be made. A turbo is driven by exhaust gas, a supercharger by the engine itself.
Upgrading forced induction is never just the turbo. More boost needs the fuelling, cooling, intercooling and engine management to match, and the engine and drivetrain must be able to cope with the extra load. That is why bigger turbo work is usually part of a wider build.
Turbos also fail on standard cars, often because of oil supply problems. Replacing a failed turbo without finding why it failed risks the new one going the same way.
When to book it
- Loss of boost, sluggish acceleration or limp mode
- Whistling, whining or siren-like noises under load
- Blue smoke or oil in the intercooler pipework
- You are planning a turbo upgrade as part of a bigger build
- A standard turbo has failed and you want the cause found too
How we handle it
Request a quote with your reg, what is happening or what you want to achieve, and any parts you already have. Abid looks at the car and your plans to work out what is needed to do it properly.
You get a clear price before any work starts, including the supporting parts the job needs. Once approved, the car is booked in and you are kept updated throughout.
What to expect
- Request a quote with your reg and your goals
- Honest advice on the supporting work involved
- A clear price agreed upfront, then booked in
- Collect and get walked through the build
Questions answered
Why do turbos fail?
Common causes include oil starvation or contamination, blocked oil feed or return lines, foreign objects entering the turbo, and hard driving before the engine is warm or straight after it.
Does a bigger turbo need a remap?
Yes. A larger turbo needs the engine management set up to suit it, along with supporting fuelling and cooling. Fitting one without matching tuning can damage the engine.
Do I need to tell my insurer about turbo upgrades?
Yes. Any change to the engine’s performance is a modification your insurer needs to know about.
