Different Types of Turbos

One way to enhance the horsepower of a car's engine is with a turbocharger. This will enhance the overall performance of the vehicle. A turbocharger allows an engine to produce similar power as that of a heavier engine.

A turbocharger is a turbine driven forced induction device that injects extra air at increased pressure, temperature and density into an engine's combustion chamber; thus improving the engine's efficiency and horsepower.

The exhaust gas that a turbocharger uses to operate is energy that is lost in a normally aspirated automobile engine. In cars, there are various types of turbochargers, and each has its own characteristics, drawbacks, and benefits.

• 
  
  Single-Turbo
  
  
  
  The single turbocharger offers excellent variability and is a cost-effective method of increasing power in a car engine. It is relatively easy to install, and the addition of a single turbocharger produces the equivalent power as that of a larger and heavier normally aspirated engine, thus increasing performance. However, the turbo response by the engine may not be as quick as with other turbo configurations.



• 
  
  Twin-Turbo
  
  
  
  Similar to single turbos there are several options when considering a twin turbo. A single turbocharger can be added to each cylinder bank regardless of whether the engine is a V6 or V8. For parallel twin turbos on "V" shaped engines, the benefits, as well as the drawbacks, are the same as with the single turbo. They can be placed sequentially or in other configurations that enhance the engine's torque and power. Cost and complexity can be a disadvantage as it is doubling the number of turbo components required.



• 
  
  Twin Scroll-Turbo
  
  
  
  Cylinders can be programmed to feed to one particular scroll or the other thus allowing for the enhancement of horsepower by maximizing the efficiency of the turbocharger. The addition of a twin scroll turbo will allow for more energy to be translated to the wheels. Let your wheel supplier guide you on this. Different scroll designs allow for a wider RPM range thus enhancing the effective boost of the turbocharger. Installing a twin turbo requires a specific engine layout and exhaust design when compared to the traditional single turbocharger.

The best way to enhance the performance of any car in a cost effective manner would be to install a turbocharger. It is also important to consider what your car is capable of, such as the torque your wheels can handle, the force the drive shaft can handle and the speed you, as a driver, can handle.

Seven No-Money Gifts You Can Give Everyday

This year the money has been kinda tight in many families, including ours. As our son turns a teenager (13) and our daughter, turns 15, we've been scratching our heads about exactly what to do for these two teenagers' birthdays. It does not make it any easier that both teenagers' natal day fall on the same day. Attribute that to perfect family planning techniques on our part. Or chuck it up to chance, and you'll be closer to what really happened.

At any rate, I have been thinking of low-cost or non-cost gifts that each of these teenagers can proudly call "cool". Clearly, no easy challenge. But whereas we may actually spend some money giving our children a birthday celebration worth the name, it is my hope that one day they will discover those special gifts in life that cost no money but mean so much more. There are at least 7 such no-money gifts I can think of and ramble about in no particular order.

1. Gracious words: These can be words of thanks, like "Thank you." They can be words of encouragement: "You can make it. Do not give up." What about words of praise or compliment: "You did great! You look sharp. That's a brilliant observation." Words of affirmation: "You are important to our family. You make a difference in our school, company or church." How about words of comfort? "I do not know what it's like to experience what you're going through, but I'm standing with you; I'll support you through this. I'm praying with you." Words of appreciation: "We could not have achieved this without you." What about humor, like a good joke? Or words of greeting: Please say "Good morning" every day when you wake up; yes, "Good morning", even to each person who lives in the same house with you.

2. You can give your ears at no cost to you. How? You listen. Simply listen. You come across as caring, concerned, and wise when you listen to another human being with that feel of empathy, which says, "I understand, I care, I know, I want to know."

3. How about giving your eyes? This is the gift of attention or eye contact, and it does not cost money. Do you know that 'love is in the eye'? A good look can seal the deal between two people as one falls in love, and the other confirm the feeling is mutual. Your eyes, if you are blessed with the gift of sight, are a wonderful gift; use them to give someone special that special look engenders love, confidence, compassion, and the like.

4. Forgiveness: More than a gift to another person who has hurt you or offended, the free gift of forgiveness can heal you and free you just as much as it releases your offender. "I forgive you" is one of the most powerful sentences one person can utter for another to hear. It says you are ready to move on, and so can the other person. Forgiveness sets two prisoners free, though they may still head in different directions from the cell of grudge, bitterness and resentment.

5. Presence: This is one of the most undervalued gifts in our world. Your presence, just being there can make a whole lot of difference. Presence makes a difference in the lives of millions of children. Do you know that a son may drop out of school, use drugs and alcohol, engage in pre-age sex, commit crime, and end up in jail, simply because his dad was 'not there'? Never underestimate the power of 'being there'. The gift of presence is also essential for organizations like a sports team, a church, or a company. What good is a team, a church, or a company if no one shows up, if the players, members, or employees do not attend, if they are never 'there'? Attendance is just another name for the gift of presence. For those who are religious, one of the beliefs that keeps many of them going is a simple promise from the Almighty: "I will be with you. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I am with you, even to the end of the world. " Presence. What a gift!

6. Smile or Laughter: Few things communicate "I'm on your team" like a genuine smile, or a good laugh. For years now, I have made it a point every day to have one good 'laugh of the day'. If the day wears on, and I have not yet gotten my laugh of the day, I will surf the Internet until I locate a good laugher. But on most days, I get my dose of laughter with a family member, a friend, or even over the phone. By the way, laugh relieves stress and conditions your mind like you know what. By the way, we are speaking of a "laugh with" someone, not a "laugh at" anyone.

7. The Gift of Touch: The Mother Teresas of this world have understood the great gift of that human touch, the tender kind. That gift can shape the personality of a baby for the rest of that child's life. A child that is often touched will develop differently from one who never gets a hug or kiss. A gentle touch from a nurse or doctor can cheer up or even speed up the healing process for a patient, or make the difference between a peaceful death and a traumatic exit from this life. Jesus the Rabbi distinguished himself from other religious leaders and endeared himself to the common people by being a tourer rather than just a detached teacher. He touched the epileptic, those with leprosy, the prostitute, the hated, and he touched his disciples. The touch of Jesus changed lives and brought tears to the eyes of the most macho of men, including Simon Peter, that strong fisherman of Galilee. Never regard a handshake, a hug, an empire, a kiss on the cheek or lips as anything less than a precious gift.

There is little chance that our son or daughter will be impressed with any of these cost-less gifts for their birthday. The good news is that, as their parents, we know that it is these gifts that they will remember the most once they leave our nest. And thankfully, we can dump these precious presences on them just about any day of the week, whether it's their birthday or not.

Car Repair Service

Car repair service is something that it's worth spending some time doing a little research about in order to find a  shop that's a good fit for you and your car. As with most services, it  pays in the long run to spend some time shopping around for a good, honest car repair shop.

Time spent finding the best Boulder auto repair facility for you and your car is an investment of time and effort that will give you peace of mind and could potentially lengthen the life of your car. It's something that you should only have to do once or at least not very often because once you find a good auto shop, you will become a long-time, loyal customer for many years to come

Perhaps one of the best indicators of a quality Boulder car shop is the word of mouth that gets around about it. In Boulder, word can spread quite easily via the student population at the University of Colorado, especially with all the social media avenues of communication that students use every day, including Twitter, Facebook and MySpace.

So, in the context of social media at CU, a good repair shop can quickly have loyal customers who are willing to let others know about the best Boulder car repair service they have found in town because it just outshines all their previous experience with other shops in the past. Do some searches in Twitter or Facebook looking for students talking about their experience with local car shops.

Another place to find Boulder locals talking about local repair shops is on some directory type of websites that allow readers to write reviews. When you do a search in Google for Boulder car repairs, some websites you will find in the search engines will have customer reviews. You need to be a little careful here and not swallow everything you read whole.

Sometimes a review will smack of a competitor trying to bad mouth a decent repair shop. If most of the reviews are positive and plausible, one or two really negative reviews would not necessarily steer me completely away from a car repair shop, especially if the auto shop has been in business for several years.

Having said that, if I find numerous negative comments about the same Boulder repair shop on several sites by different people, that will get my attention and I will probably not consider trying that shop.

Another tip for selecting a good car repair shop in Boulder is to choose an auto shop where the technicians work on several different makes of cars-both foreign imports such as Volkwagen, Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Audi, Porsche as well as domestic cars such as Ford, Cadillac, GMC, etc. You will be able to tell by the Yellow Page ad or the shop's website. For example, the local shop called Bolder Auto has a website where they talk about what specific makes and models they like to work on.

When a mechanic has a variety of experience working on different makes and models, it gives him a much greater understanding and insight into how cars work (or don't work), not just for repairing a Toyota but Subaru, Honda, Audi, VW, Porsche--any brand.

It's always a good idea to ask the person you deal with at the local Boulder shop if the guys who will be working on your car have Automotive Service Excellence certifications which are also known as 'ASE certifications'. These ASE certifications are a good way to validate a mechanic's skills to work on any type of vehicle. These are national certifications and not specific to Boulder or Colorado only.

Another tip for finding a good Boulder car repair service is to start looking before you actually need one. Then you won't have to settle for just trusting that the repair work will be done correctly because you have no choice.To start, find a local shop that's running a special for an oil change or some simple service you need and make an appointment. See what  kind of experience you have and go from there.

There are lots of Boulder car repair shops to choose from, so narrowing your choice before you actually take your car to the shop will require a little time applying the tips above to find the shop that best fits your need in the local Boulder community.

The Secret to Making Money With Affiliate Marketing Starting Today

Is it true that you can make quick money with affiliate marketing? Read this article and find out how you can do this. The cost? Only about 1 hour per day of your time and not a dime out of your pocket, starting Today!

Is there really a secret to making quick money with affiliate marketing? Many people think it is impossible. But I am here to tell you that there is no secret and that it IS possible! All it takes is at least one hour of your time every day consistently. And the truth is that it is a simple strategy. Start with an affiliate product on Clickbank that is converting well and that pays at least 50% decisions.

When promoting affiliate products online, the easiest and most cost effective method is article marketing. This article will tell you how to promote your articles using article directories which will generate you some quick cash if you follow through.

The top and most popular directory is EzineArticles.com. They are the # 1 source for promoting ANY product online! Article directories are 100% free to use and it is easy to provide very valuable informational content articles which everyone loves. And in return you get to put a link at the bottom of your article that leads people to your affiliate site.

You can get ideas for your articles by searching on EzineArticles. just click on any of the articles that are in your category of interest and are something related to the affiliate product that you have chosen to promote. Just be sure to put your article in your own words so that you have unique and original content.

Keep your articles around 400 words so it is not too long and the reader will quickly get to your resource box at the bottom which includes your affiliate link. Make your paragraphs short, 2 or 3 sentences each, which makes it easy for people to read.

Your resource box at the end of your article can have 2-5 sentences. Use a strong attention grabber headline that will make people want to click to see what you have to offer.

Finally - Do 1 article every day and submit it to EzineArticles.com and watch your affiliate sales grow. Do this EVERY day for 30 days and see what happens! But do not stop there. This one technique alone can make you a living online if done consistently.

How to Purchase a Used Automobile: Tips From the Auto Insurance Guys

These days, purchasing a new car requires a lot of money. For those looking for another option due to the financial output, shopping for a used car may be a good bet. Of course, a previously owned car, no matter how sleek and shiny may have hidden disadvantages.

Below find tips from some finely-tuned insurance professionals on how to go about the task of shopping for a used car.

8 Ways to Get a Good Deal on a Previously-Owned Car

• Decide How Much You Can Spend on the Purchase
Prior to shopping around for a good used car, do a personal financial tally. Then focus only on buys you can afford - whether via financing or full payment method.

• Choose the Right Kind of Vehicle
Unmarried people without kids do not need a big car. On the other side of the coin, married individuals with children in tow could use a larger car. Recreational drivers, long-distance drivers and city or highway drivers have different needs as well. Assess your individual requirements, then shop for the car that matches them.

• Check Out Prices and Repair Frequency
Look online to determine what you should be paying for car makes and models according to year and usage. This search will also let you know what type of vehicles requires less maintenance work and what type has less mechanical headaches.

• Learn about the Car's Past
Research a particular car's history by putting in the Vehicle Information Numbers. This will get you to a full report about past collisions, owners and even recorded maintenance and repair jobs.

• Test the Car out by Taking it for a Spin
Drive your prospective car purchase over a calculated route that includes hills, bumps, curves and highway maneuvering. This way, you'll get an idea how the overall driving ability is.

• Get a Professional Mechanic's Opinion
Enlist your favorite mechanic in the decision by hiring him or her to inspect the car for surface problems that a layman like you may not be able to detect.

• Use Your Price-Negotiating Skills
Utilize the knowledge you have gained from all your research on the car to negotiate a price that fairly reflects its true value.

And Last But Surely Not Least

• Do not Forget About Auto Insurance
Before completing the buying process, speak to an experienced independent insurance agent about insurance for the vehicle. After binding the policy, sign the contract, pay, and you are good to go. No worries about the possibility of no coverage on the road to home!

Now that you have a new (used) automobile take care of it with good maintenance practices and remember to keep driving safety a priority.

Happy driving!

Online Poker - The Fastest and Easiest Way to Play Poker

In the era that we live in, computers play a major role in our lives. The internet is used everyday for various things, such as buying clothes, games and other different accessories. Some people actually work from home and make a living using the internet. Poker is a world wide game, therefore, if you really think about it, poker made one of the best decisions by joining the internet. Poker is so popular that there is a possibility that in every country of the world there are homes with people playing poker right this minute, and the majority of these people are playing online poker.

Playing online poker is fairly simple if you have basic computer skills. If you do not know basic computer skills, do not worry, all you need to know is how turn on your computer, manage a mouse, open the internet page, type "play poker online" in the search box, press enter and choose which ever site you prefer.

Online poker sites have dozens of games you can play. Why? Originally it was one game; over the years different styles of poker have been created due to the imminence popularity poker has around the world. If you have access to the internet, then you have all the different varieties of poker in the tips of your finger. If you like poker and you are a beginner sometimes you have some questions regarding the rules, strategies, or maybe you just want to know some of the history of poker; the internet also has hundreds of articles filled to prim with information that will take hours to read completely. (You can never read all the articles regarding poker because new articles are uploaded everyday!)

Technology makes our lives easier, and computers with internet access are part of this technology. Therefore if you are up-to-date with technology and you love playing poker, online poker rooms are a little piece of heaven available in your home. What is also cool about online poker is that there are free online poker rooms and pokers rooms were you can place a bid and win money! Some of the most popular poker games are Texas hold'em, five-card draw, seven-card stud, Razz, Omaha high, Chinese poker, crazy pineapple, deuce-to-seven, and double-flop Texas hold'em.

Online poker is the fastest and easiest way to play poker. You can never get bored of it. The best part of online poker is that with every style of poker you choose to play, the generals rules of that particular game can most of the time be located in the same site, or the site will have a reference site where you can go and read the main things you need to know about the style you chose to play.

So what are you waiting for? Leave all does fifty-two cards you use to play poker with and play poker online, the fastest and easy way to play poker.

How To Use A Vacuum Cleaner As An Industrial Absorbent

Science is constantly amazing us. The latest innovation has been dreamed up by students at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. It's an industrial absorbent technology that can now clean up spills as and when they happen on our coastlines. We could've done with this in recent times on the Gulf Coast, I think. No matter where it occurs, oil can be very difficult to clean up.

The technology used by Norwegian students is very similar to a vacuum cleaner, one which we are using to using at home, of course. The industrial absorbent machine uses suction cups and rotating brushes. First, a curved design pushes the absorbent out and then the machine goes into reverse mode and "sucks up" the mess.

Oil can be a significant problem when it is spilled in huge quantities in this fashion, we can also find it to be problematic at home. Many of us think that we need some kind of industrial absorbent to rid us of those oil stains that see to our garage floor. We do not do a very good job of keeping up with this cleanliness and some of us may even be lazy, but whenever we leave it slide a significant problem arises.

It is said that the Norwegian students are now constructing a prototype of the new device that will go on to the market and be used to help shorelines in the future. Do not expect to see a vacuum cleaner like device to help us get rid of those garage oil stains, however. Unfortunately, we will still have to get down on our hands and knees and use those heavyweight chemicals, except we can find some kind of product that has an industrial absorbent built in.

What about buying a purpose made mat that we can put benefit each vehicle, one which includes an industrial absorbent material designed for the task. Oil stains and drips can be contained before they have a chance to do any damage and this can save us a reasonable amount of time as well. Polypropylene is a regular product found within these mats and it has a very absorbent quality that is perfect for the garage.

Oil is something that we both love and hate. We know that we need to rely less on the fossil fuels that we derive it from and we also know that many of the foreign countries that supply us are rather hostile. Whenever we see damage caused by oil stains on our beaches we are up in arms, while we also realize that it takes us a lot of time to get rid of garage floor stains as well.

Most auto mechanic shops use industrial absorbent mats to cope with the everyday problems associated with dripping or leaking oil. They can not afford to let the problem get out of hand at all, as their lives depend on them having a spotlessly clean and workable floor. To them, this is a necessity and not an option.

You do not have to make sure that your garage floor is as clean as your auto mechanic's place of business, but you do need to make sure that you are looking after the value of your home, neverheless. If you have a floor that has been stained and spoiled due to chemical abrasion during cleaning, the entire room will be an eyesore. Just wait and see what happens when it's time to sell your home and watch the value go down. Food for thought?