Industry Tech:
Single vs. Twin Turbos: The Timeless Debate
Written by our Friends at Momentum Performance


The twin turbo versus single turbo debate is one that is waged fiercely between the two different camps. Chances are at some point you’ve found yourself caught in the line of fire while passionate proponents of each side have slugged it out, argument-style over which one was better. Attitudes aside, taking a hard look at the technical details surrounding each of these types of turbo installations provides us with the data needed to make an educated decision about which is the most appealing option for drivers looking to make maximum power from their Nissan 350Z.
The ideas behind each are fairly basic. In a single turbo setup, only one turbocharger feeds air to the engine, while a twin turbo kit uses two turbochargers that are arranged either in parallel or in sequence. At first glance, it might seem like two turbochargers equals twice the power, but the reality is far from being that simple.
Twin turbo engines are in fact built not so much to generate startling pea... |