turbochargers

what is the major difference if any between a turbo on a diesel and one on a gasoline engine??? is it in the size? or how fast they spin? and could they be used interchangebly?

Genster said:

what is the major difference if any between a turbo on a diesel and one on a gasoline engine??? is it in the size? or how fast they spin? and could they be used interchangebly?

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It's all about the size of the hot side (turbine) and the cold side (compressor) and teh ratio between the two. A large diesel engine produces WAY more exhaust than a 4.0 liter.

I know a bit about turbos, so do you have a specific question about sizing one for a 4.0?

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i was just curious about the applications for turbos in general, but what would be the "correct" sizing for a turbo on a 4.0? so there can be alot of different combinations of pressures of boost with the same caseing size of a turbo??? just curious!