Auto Parts: Turbocharger, pep boys, repair vehicles

Question
Hi,

I was woundering if you could help me know some information

1-Can a turbocharger be installed on a 1.0L engine. (VW POLO 2001)?

2- If yes is there a speacial size or any size would go?

3-Do you know a simple drawing showing how turbochargers are connected to the intercoolers and the engine?

Thank you very much.
hope you can help..........

Answer
Hi Sherif,

I don't deal at all with aftermarket or upgrade items but I can help by answering your questions.

A turbocharger can be installed on ANY engine that has less than a 9.5:1 compression ratio. Above that a secondary wastegate would have to be installed.

A special size? Not really. Turbos use a wastegate to release excess pressure so the unit will not cause damage to the engine.

A simple drawing, no. The path air would travel would be:
air intake-
air cleaner-
intercooler-
turbo-
intake manifold

Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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