Porsche 944 Turbocharger - Borg Warner

Turbocharger

Turbochargers are commonly used on many modern cars as they allow smaller displacement engines to make the same power as higher displacement engines. In addition, turbocharged engines tend to be more fuel efficient relative to the power that they output. Turbochargers are relatively simple mechanical devices. They use exhaust gas to pressurize the intake air. With more air volume entering the engine it is possible to add more fuel which in turn allows for more power as well as efficiency.

Turbochargers are generally cooled by engine coolant and lubricated by engine oil. So it's not uncommon to see two feed lines going to the turbocharger and two return lines coming from the turbo. Over time turbochargers like all parts wear out. Smoke coming out of the exhaust can indicate that seals in the turbo have gone bad and oil is entering the exhaust. Really worn turbos also don't build boost effectively. If you suspect your turbocharger is worn or on its way top catastrophic failure it is advised to replace it before further engine damage can occur.

Turbocharger Failure Symptoms

• Oil leaks
• Smoking exhaust
• Low boost pressure
• Limp model
• High oil consumption
• Play in turbine shaft due to worn bearing

About Borg Warner

BorgWarner Turbo Systems provides aftermarket customers worldwide with a comprehensive range of BorgWarner, 3K and Schwitzer replacement turbochargers and spare parts. They also provide the full range of EFR series and Airwerks performance products.

The world’s largest vehicle makers rely on the products made by BorgWarner. Their turbochargers are manufactured in line with stringent, globally acknowledged quality standards and meet the highest expectations.

Their products not only prove their above-average performance, reliability and long service life in the tough tests performed by the automotive industry, but also every day on streets across the globe. You can find these resilient qualities both in their OEM products and in all original spare parts and Reman turbochargers.

With their dense global network of authorized distributors throughout the world, they are available everywhere you need them. In 2014, Borg Warner, the supplier of automotive parts and systems had acquired Wahler, and as such is acquiring their inventory.