At what RPM does the Chery 1.6T turbo kick in?

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DeAaliyah
07/29/25 6:47pm
Many people subjectively believe that turbocharging only starts working when the engine reaches around 2000 RPM, but this is actually incorrect. The turbine wheel of the turbocharger begins rotating the moment the engine starts. RPM characteristics: It's just that at lower RPMs, it doesn't provide boost pressure. At approximately 1300 RPM, the bypass valve begins to close and the turbo starts functioning effectively, reaching maximum torque output at 2000 RPM. The turbo achieves its maximum speed at 4300 RPM and doesn't increase further (as the bypass valve opens again to protect the turbocharger). Turbo is always working: Therefore, contrary to what many people understand, the turbo doesn't wait until certain RPM to activate. The turbocharger is continuously in operation after the engine starts.
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