How VGT Turbo's operate and why they are used in Diesel applications
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2024 May 10th
Variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs), also known as variable nozzle turbines (VNTs), are a type of turbocharger commonly used in diesel engines to improve performance and efficiency across a wide range of engine speeds. Unlike traditional fixed-geometry turbos, which have fixed turbine vanes, VGTs have movable vanes or mechanisms that adjust the flow of exhaust gases onto the
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What is vane sweep and why is it used?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Oct 24th
Vane sweep in the Ford 6.0L was developed to help with the turbo stiction. Some signs of your vanes sticking is lack of power, delayed/erratic shifts, excessive popping through intake, black/white smoke. It acts like a turbo failure, which it kind of is, but in this case the only thing that fails is the vanes stick due to corrosion. Ford updated turbo design and as
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Ford 6.0L Powerstroke VGT Turbo Operation and diagnostics
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Aug 25th
The 6.0L Powerstroke is a diesel engine commonly found in Ford trucks, and it utilizes a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) to enhance its performance and efficiency. The VGT turbocharger is designed to provide better throttle response and increased power across a wide range of engine speeds.Here's how a VGT turbo operates in a Ford 6.0 Powerstroke:Variable Geometry Design: U
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