TURBO HISTORY - Boost School #1
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2020
- What is up engine heads! This is the first episode of Boost School, the series that will cover EVERYTHING on engines and forced induction.
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The turbocharger started out in 1905 with a patent by Alfred Buchi. He called the patent exhaust driven pre-compression. Nope, it wasn't called a turbo straight away but that's exactly what it was. An exhaust driven turbine with a compressor wheel on a common shaft. But the prototype Alfred Buchi built based on his patent wasn't a success, it was massively unreliable and it would take another 15 years before Alfred Buchi's idea was proven in practice.
In 1920 an airplane called the Packard Le-Pere Lusac 11 did something that was considered impossible for a very long time. It climbed to an altitude greater than 10.000 m or 33.000 ft and it did this by relying on turbo power. It ran a V12 Liberty engine which was turbocharged by a giant turbo built by the General Electric company in their turbine research department headed by Sanford Moss. The turbocharger that brought the Lusac 11 beyond 10.000 metres and proved Alfred Buchi's idea was a good one was one of the first properly working turbochargers ever made. It still wasn't called a turbo, funnily enough GE called it a turbo supercharger.
World War 2 was a great time for turbos as General Electric and Ford together made more than 300.000 units and strapped them to legendary airplanes such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator, the P-38 Lightining and the P47 Thunderbolt. A German plane called the Focke-Wulf FW 190 also ran a turbo which helped it outrun many other war birds.
In the 50s car and truck manufacturers started experimenting with turbos on their vehicles but without much success, that is until 1962 when GM introduced the Oldsmobile Jetfire and the Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder, the first ever turbocharger passenger cars. The Jetfire seems to have been names by 6 year old transformers fans, as the engine was called the Turbo Rocket and you needed to top it up with Turbo Rocket Fluid to get the promised performance out of it. Turbo Rocket Fluid was actually a 1/1 mixture of water meth and it was necessary to prevent the Jetfire from experiencing massive detonation. Unfortunately the Jetfire and the Corvair proved to be unreliable and they had to be removed from the market after just one year. Although they weren't a success in terms of sales these cars were important boost pioneers that demonstrated the potential of turbos on passenger cars.
In 1973 BMW introduced the next big step in the history of boost, the BMW 2002 Turbo. BMW managed to squeeze out 170 hp from the 2002 2.0 liter engine and make it a real pocket rocket of the 70s. Although the car was fun and fast it also had massive turbo lag, largely due to it's very low 6.9:1 compression ratio that was needed to prevent knock due to yet undeveloped turbo technology and the lack of a inter-cooler. But it was a step forward, the 2002 didn't need any water-meth to prevent self-destruction.
1975 perhaps the greatest breakthrough in the history of the turbo was made when Porsche introduced the first 911 Turbo. This car was a major milestone for the turbocharger as it managed to change perceptions. With it's giant rear wheel arches and whale tail spoiler the 911 screamed speed and power. When it was released the single turbo flat six of the 911 made it the fastest production car in the world. Thanks to this car the public no longer associated turbos with something unreliable, quirky and cause for horrible mpg, now they associated turbos with power and speed.
In 1978 Mercedes introduced the first ever passenger turbo diesel car the, the Mercedes 300 SD and proved that diesels and turbos are a match made in heaved.
The 80s started out with a bang as Maserati introduced the first ever twin turbo passenger car in 1981. It was called the Biturbo. The 80s was a massively important time for the turbo as the technology started evolving and many flagship vehicles from many manufactures around the world were turbocharged.
Today the turbo is an absolutely critical player in the trend of downsizing. What does the future bring? Well, with the ever rising number of Hybrid drive-trains many see the the future of the turbo in the form of the e-turbo. It will consume electricity to totally eliminate turbo lag, but it will also generate electricity during it's operation.
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driving 4 answers b 29 bombers had turbos in 1945
driving 4 answers you forgot the Dodge 4rs interceptor and it's world record attempt.
Mad respect for aem for getting involved
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You wouldn't believe how excited I am for this series. Thanks so much.
Ditto! SUPER excited for this and there is NO SUCH THING as too much detail when it comes to this stuff, so... bring it on!!
Me too 🙌🏼
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You wouldn't believe I'm just a clerk and I can tear cars apart now since I watched this driving 4 answers and ChrisFix.
You are at God level of lecturing anything. Your personal energy could be canned and sold as life aid to others. Worth watching any of your videos. Great work!
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"You really can't understand your present or make educated decisions for your future if you don't know your past."
People that don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
all kinds of arenas where that applys!
Corvair had turbos through 1966. Also no water/alcohol injection. Lower compression was used. Just FYI. Your presentations are informative and great, I just am a Corvair guy. Not a complaint.
I bought a used 64 Spider and it ran great as long as I used high octane fuel. The boost gauge on the dash was cool..
But turbos was way back over 1900s
I helped a buddy put a corvair engine in a vw bug . from what i remember it required to run the engine backwards . and it spun a bearing. But when it ran . it did wheelies...
@@WICKEDGIXXERL to run it backwards I assume it was rotated around and some sort of driveshaft brought to the gearbox, or modification to the cams?
@@pietertorlage4547 You mean like intake, exhaust, power, compression?
Growing up in the 80s & 90s we had Turbo everything! I remember having a turbo pencil sharpener, and who didn't own a aftermarket Turbo controller for NES. They had Turbo shaving razors I remember also.
"World War 2 turned out to be another great time to be a turbo" HA🤣
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Dude congrats 👏 AEM is sponsoring you! Glad we're not the only ones that realize how great your videos are👌 Crazy to see such a legit brand like AEM sponsoring you
A huge thanks for doing this series 🙏
yeah can't wait for more
How have I never heard of the Oldsmobile Jetfire? That commercial is amazing, hahaha.
The International Scout I have heard of. Pretty popular lately due to the Wrench Every Day channel.
This series is going to be huge for you man. Can't wait to see every single episode! Great work.
P.S. Damn those retro motorcycles look so cool. Love all this history!
They have been popular for some time now.... Since johnathan ward from icon design has hyped vintage jeeps like the bronco and fj40, pricing them out for most folks........ People compromise for the affordable generic......... Such as these and k5 blazers, and gen 3 broncos.....
And nothing like people wanting to cheap out on power and just use water and complain.
Nice, finally the series I was looking forward to! Looks really decent and I am sure it will be only better in the future.
This dude deserves like a million subscribers!! Very smart guy, who literally can put anything into layman’s terms
22:00 eTurbo looks sooo amazing. This is really well thought design in my opinion.
Also whole 'Boost School' is like gift from heaven. Finally something valuable on youtube, I'm excited to see more!
The E-turbo needs just a little bit more development and we can have it on or cars. Thank you racing technology.
boost school's architecture in explanation is just a copy of High performance academy videos except for a few differences.
#1; Andre Simon of High performance academy is far more knowledgeable and experienced especially concerning the performance aspect of vehicles having built thousands and his personal evo at one time being the fastest evo in the world before retiring it from drag racing.
#2 Boost school is free, hpa is not although they do offer some free tutorials..
#3 Hpa doesn't push a product for profit but rather has tutorials on varied brands like Haltech, Link, Vipec, fueltech, Motec aswell as AEM etc being far more expansive, indepth and not limited.
Don't get me wrong, I like what he's doing by providing basic guides to the consumer providing a theory that's free but if you want an in-depth tutorial on engine building specifics, wiring, tuning etc from a proven technician, hpa is where it's at.
Man, I'm in owe... The hours and effort you have dedicated to this, is admirable... And what's more: understandable for anyone! GREATEST video of turbo tech EVER. CONGRATS!!!
This is the exact stuff I've wanted on youtube. You are great at explaining stuff. I lot of your videos I was already pretty knowledgable about but every single one I and up learning something new. I'm really looking forward to this series. This is a topic I've really wanted to learn more about
Omg by far my most favorite video made by d4a. Ive shared this video with numerous friends and family. They all love it too. I love the history lesson, and he keeps me interested. Excellent work sir. Thank you
It's about time something like this has started. Props to AEM
I am so glad to get in on the bottom floor of this project. I'll be going to your Patreon soon. Thank you!
I have been waiting for an in depth, no frills, no sugarcoating, no BS course on turbocharging "theory" for a long time! You bet your behind I'm subscribing!
Just found this channel and I'm only a couple vids in but I really enjoy how thorough you are with info and graphics. Very interesting. Subed! 👍
When he said he couldn’t do it for free, I thought he was gonna start a subscription fee service and I was completely down to pay for a course like this. But I’m really happy aem is the sponsor and he can make these videos available for anybody
Cool series! Really looking forward for this one, proud to be one of the first viewers of the first ever episode ;)
So glad this is finally out! Can’t wait for the EJ video, that’s going to be fun.
My good buddy has an old 215 Jetfire- factory water meth turbo engine. He sold the turbo and water-meth system, but still has the engine.
All-aluminum, the ancestor of the Rover V8.
Great, I'm looking forward to every episode of this project as I'm looking forward to building a project car.
Loved this. Sounds like a pretty ambitious series. A little bit of fun history - Buick originally started experimenting with twin turbos in the mid-sixties. Single turbos of the time were too small to fit a big-block engine, so they stuck twin turbos on a 425 cube dual-quad nailhead V8. The engine cranked out around 750 pounds of torque and the project was immediately shut down by the legal department. Considering the brakes, tires and handling of the time, that was probably a good idea.
love it. Thank you so much. I am an auto mechanic and work on multiple turbo diesels as well as own a turbo Subaru. I found the format very engaging and informative. I look forward to the next 99 episodes.
The amount of research you do for all your videos is seriously impressive! Really glad I stumbled across your channel
omg all those iconic one of a kind cars you show :O
turbo paradise for me here
I love you. Thank you for not babying your viewers and making such entertaining and informative content. Can't wait to watch the whole series and learn somethin!
I'm not even a car person and I find this channel's videos absolutely fascinating
Thank you and thanks to AEM.
God Bless CZcams. I can't believe I have all this knowledge in my pocket
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Been watching your videos for a while now, and i really like the direction you are taking :-)
I really hope your subs and views will soon climb to the level of quality of your videos! I definetily will recommend your channel to as much people as possible.
Keep up the good work!
I've watched a few of your videos but this announcement is something I'm really keen on, I've just hit the subscribe button... really keen to see these as they come out :)
Potential idea for future videos, when listing hp numbers, include a 'g' or 'n' (gross/net) when known to distinguish how the engine output was measured.
Since this is a "university level" series, I have to pull you up on your use of "turbo lag". What you're describing throughout this video isn't lag, it's actually "boost threshold" ; the engine rpm where the turbo starts making boost. "Lag", on the other hand, is the delay between mashing the throttle and getting boost *when rpm is already over the boost threshold.*
Lag is predominantly affected by the design of the turbocharger and the length of your intercooler and pre-turbo exhaust pipework. Boost threshold is affected by turbo design as well, but also engine design (compression ratio, cylinder head flow, cam profile, etc.).
Besides that though, I'm loving this video and look forward to the rest of the series 😊
I love this video so much and can't wait for more.
You had me the third time you dropped in fundamental parts of turbo history I had no idea about within the first 1/4 of the video and keeping that going through the rest of the video set the hook.
Distinctly informative and yet entertaining that I forgot how long it was. Nicely done, I am pretty excited for this series!
That’s what she said.
ONE OF THE FIRST PROUD TO BE HERE !
23 minute-long videos are not usually my thing, but damn I enjoyed this one
cool stuff to learn!
It’s so great that you make such videos! Very well detailed! Can’t wait to watch the rest of them :)
Quality content keep it up mate!!!
Loved this video, the series is gonna be absolute killer judging by it
I guess that was the light introduction. Looking forward to some heavy sh*t to follow.
While there may have been fw 190 prototypes with a turbo, none were actually produced with a turbo beyond that.
Yes, the Fw190 was not a high altitude fighter.
@@nilsthemis like all ww2 fighter, use the FW190 a surpercharged engine (centrifugal engine driven supercharger) and was still a high altitude fighter, only some US aircrafts was fitted with turbochargers, first was the P38...
@@nilsthemis That's bullshit. The FW190 was very, very competitive with the P51D.
@@nilsthemis Original ones weren't. Later varients were.
@@GroovesAndLands P-51D had no turbo. P-47D Thunderbolt had a turbo.
Love u bro, been waiting for something like this! Tons of respect.
This is gonna be an amazing series
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Surely his real name was Mr. Boosty??
Collecting parts for my forced induction build, first time doing this so this series couldn't have come at a better time! Subscribed and waiting!
"You cant make power without electronics"
12v cummins "am I a joke to you"
Entirely different motor due to entirely different fuel.
12v cummins, in todays world yup, it's a Joke (no for the home gamer with old vehicles). Modern diesels, make more power with less fuel and more reliability......if maintained properly.
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Man I respect the ambition. Subbed to see this series
Really looking forward to this series 👍
You should go metric, imperial units are wrong on every point. Even the american engineers use Metric units!
American here; PLEASE go all metric! Inches and feet are stupid.
@@andrewstewart1464 People should just do the conversion, it is easy. Not being able to use both is stupid.
@@JasonKerlin Imperal should be root out. Still useing imperal(converting it) won't do it.
I am able to use imperal, but it is crap after all.
We learn fractions by age 8 and put men on the Moon using Imperial measurements.
Oh, please. I work for a US company that was mentioned in this video, we make the most powerful jet engines in the world, and we use imperial units for all manufacturing dimensions, with a mix of imperial and metric in the literature. I like metric (or SI, more properly), but the USA's 1970s effort to switch was an utter failure, poorly run. At least we describe our engines in litres.
This was really well done and very informative! Well spoken, I learned a lot about the first turbo cars that came after the Jetfire! I can't wait to see the next one
Best summary of turbo charged engines I've seen. Thank you for that.
Man Im loving this series already. So many times ive memtioned the jetfire as being the first turbo production car and nobody believes me ( ; _ ; ) love all the videos but really loving the iconic engines and their history and this series too man!
Amazing, thanks for making a series like this!
I've found your channel just few days ago. I watched many videos from you, and yes. I have to say, it's awsome 😁 keep going mate
Superb explanation mate.... I though I had a very wide turbo knowledge but you definitely are way beyond me. Thumbs up!
Looking forward to this series!
Really good stuff man! These videos are killin' it.
This Series is Epic Bro!! ILOVEIT!!
Great video! Can't wait for the rest!
Very cool series I will definitely watch the next one!
This is gonna be great, thanks for all the time and effort
Dude, this is such perfect product placement. I get exactly what I want and you get the funding of a perfect sponsorship (and it's AEM so I was already considering buying their products anyway). I've never seen product placement done this right before!
I really enjoy your style of program. Very informative and in terms that you make understandable for me.
I cannot wait for Boot School #2 to 50. Great channel and subscribed
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I hope your Channel grows! I recently found this channel and it's fantastic and detailed
Looking forward to you series!
Bravo good work . You make me understanding how the engines work. Thank you.
This series is going to be so good.
Golden material! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻
Wouldn't be a turbo video without featuring the Grand National, glad you included it.
One of the best tutorials on Boost/Turbos. Keep them coming.
Thanks a lot dude you channel really teaches me a lot about cars. I used to think the Rb26, 2JZ and 4G63 were the only beat the shit of engines but damn have I learnt. I also find you explanations easier to understand and your jokes and funimations hit the spot. Thanks a lot dude. Hope this boost school continues
I can not wait for the next one!
series that is worth to watch !!
So ready for this
Bro I dropped out of college: electrical engineering just to pursue tuning. I started with programming and diagnostics so I can make some money to fund myself and you are blessing me with this education. Please continue this series brother you are a real motivation to keep learning this stuff. Although you didn’t touch on it, your videos got me very interested in the whole ideology behind this which is called mechatronics (which I plan to go back to school for; maybe ecu in Australia because they have dual degree for motor sports) for those who don’t know. Keep inspiring man much love from New York
Holy shit! How did I not know this series existed!!! So excited to dig into this!
Thank you. I was allways dreaming about something like this. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Excellent ...no let me rephrase there ...Perfect video ! You are awesome for making this kind of video first of all but more so when i get to know so much detail in so many different parameters . AEM did the right move trusting you with this !!!!
Thanks alot for this fun and useful content, looking forward to watch the whole series
woooow the intro is damn awesome!! I love it, you put your passion for cars in this videos!!
My favorite turbocharged V6 engine is the 3.8 turbo pushrod v6 from the Buick GN.
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Damn it, you have to stop making these interesting videos, I have things to do and I'm sitting here watching video after video. Seriously, keep it up, they are great and very informative.
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What we call turbo today used to be called turbosupercharger, and the engine driver charger was called just a supercharger. Most of the WW2 aircraft were supercharged with centrifugal compressors driven by the engine, often through a gearbox to vary the boost levels with altitude.
Yep 👍🏻 !! "Turbo" is the shortened version of turbosupercharger , which is the complete name of what is, today, the most common form of forced induction, by far, on internal combustion engines in the world ‼️
Thank you for the video. Waiting for the remaining ones of the series
So informative, so helpful, so understandable, many thanks for this series