AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner has released a new line of turbochargers for gas and
diesel engines, specifically engineered for aftermarket performance
customers who crave better performance, such as tuners, racers,
race teams, and car and truck enthusiasts. BorgWarner's new
turbocharger product line offers an unprecedented combination of
advanced technologies—including Gamma TiAl (titanium aluminide)
turbine wheels, ceramic ball bearings, large internal wastegates
and stainless steel turbine housings—in an easy-to-install package.
Badged "Engineered For Racing" or EFR Series, the product line
enables users to boost performance as well as improve fuel
economy.
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"The growing trend of turbocharged, downsized engines produced
by OEMs is creating a new breed of enthusiasts in the aftermarket,"
said Roger Wood, Executive Vice
President, BorgWarner. "Once again, BorgWarner is in the lead,
providing customized solutions for an expanding market."
Unlike most aftermarket turbochargers, BorgWarner's EFR
turbochargers offer a newly developed package of advanced
technologies designed to specifically meet the demands of
performance enthusiasts. Patent-pending ceramic ball bearings
increase thrust capacity and durability while reducing frictional
losses for a 3 to 4 percent improvement in turbine efficiency at
low expansion ratios. Low-weight Gamma TiAl turbine wheels and
shaft assemblies provide quick boost response. An appropriately
sized integrated wastegate avoids the need for an external option,
making installation easier. EFR turbochargers also feature an
integrated compressor recirculation valve, pulse width modulation
(PWM) solenoid valve to control the wastegate, fully adjustable
wastegate actuator, oil inlet fitting, standardized turbine inlet
mounting geometry and pre-machined mounting feature for speed
sensor (available separately). Finally, an investment cast
stainless steel turbine housing increases efficiency, improves
durability and resists corrosion while offering a premium
under-hood appearance.
The new EFR Series expands BorgWarner's current performance
catalog and complements the already popular AirWerks® Series.
Designed to boost engines from 200 to 1,000 horsepower per turbo,
the new turbocharger product line debuted at the SEMA show, the
world's premier automotive specialty performance products trade
event, which was held in Las
Vegas, November 2 – 5,
2010.
BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a leading global supplier of
turbochargers for diesel- and gasoline-powered passenger cars,
light trucks and commercial vehicles. A pioneer in turbocharging
technology, BorgWarner Turbo Systems continues to lead advancements
in the industry with innovations designed to improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions and optimize vehicle performance.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly
engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain
applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and
technical facilities in 60 locations in 18 countries. Customers
include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors,
Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, Deere &
Company, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for BorgWarner is:
http://www.borgwarner.com.
Badged "Engineered For Racing" or EFR Series, BorgWarner's new
line of turbochargers for gas and diesel engines is specifically
engineered for aftermarket performance customers, offering
enthusiasts an unprecedented combination of advanced technologies
in an easy-to-install package.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.