Difference between revisions of "boost spike"

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* automotive/engine/turbocharger terminology
 
* automotive/engine/turbocharger terminology
* [[boost spike]] is a brief period of '''uncontrolled boost''', usually encountered in lower gears during the onset of boost
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* [[boost spike]] is a brief period of uncontrolled [[boost]], usually encountered in lower gears during the onset of boost
 
* typically spikes occur when the boost controller cannot keep up with the rapidly changing engine conditions
 
* typically spikes occur when the boost controller cannot keep up with the rapidly changing engine conditions
 
* strategy used by some manufacturers in order to get '''feeling of "engine responsiveness"'''
 
* strategy used by some manufacturers in order to get '''feeling of "engine responsiveness"'''
 
* strategy used in motorsport as part of [[ALS|anti-lag system]]
 
* strategy used in motorsport as part of [[ALS|anti-lag system]]
* over load turbo bearings; combined with poor maintenace (long oil change intervals..), results in turbo, [[IC]] and most likely engine destruction
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* over load turbo bearings; combined with poor maintenance (long oil change intervals..), results in turbo, [[IC]] and most likely engine destruction
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[[Category:automotive]]

Revision as of 16:31, 11 June 2020

  • automotive/engine/turbocharger terminology
  • boost spike is a brief period of uncontrolled boost, usually encountered in lower gears during the onset of boost
  • typically spikes occur when the boost controller cannot keep up with the rapidly changing engine conditions
  • strategy used by some manufacturers in order to get feeling of "engine responsiveness"
  • strategy used in motorsport as part of anti-lag system
  • over load turbo bearings; combined with poor maintenance (long oil change intervals..), results in turbo, IC and most likely engine destruction