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Niles Nimmo

Niles Nimmo has worked on turbochargers for 19 years and is the name behind PT Turbo's guides. PT Turbo has rebuilt and supplied turbochargers in San Bernardino, California since 1978, for diesel pickups, heavy-duty trucks, industrial equipment and performance gas engines. Every rebuild is balanced in-house on a high-speed VSR machine and carries a 12-month, unlimited-mileage warranty. Have a question about a guide or a turbo? Call the shop at (909) 824-1020.

Exhaust Back Pressure and Turbocharger Performance: The Relationship Explained
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Exhaust Back Pressure and Turbocharger Performance: The Relationship Explained

Understanding the relationship between Exhaust Back Pressure and Turbocharger Performance is one of the most overlooked skills in diesel diagnostics, yet it separates a technician who…

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Turbocharger Sizing Basics: How Engineers Match Turbos to Diesel Engines
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Turbocharger Sizing Basics: How Engineers Match Turbos to Diesel Engines

Understanding Turbocharger Sizing Basics is the difference between building a diesel engine that pulls hard from idle and one that either chokes at low RPM or…

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How to Read a Turbocharger Compressor Map: Guide for Diesel Owners
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How to Read a Turbocharger Compressor Map: Guide for Diesel Owners

Learning How to Read a Turbocharger Compressor Map is one of the most valuable skills a diesel owner can pick up, because that single chart tells…

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High-Altitude Turbocharger Performance: What Changes Above 5,000 Feet
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High-Altitude Turbocharger Performance: What Changes Above 5,000 Feet

High-Altitude Turbocharger Performance is one of the most misunderstood topics in diesel operation, and once you take a truck, generator, or piece of heavy equipment above…

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EGR Cooler Failure and Turbocharger Damage: Understanding the Connection
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EGR Cooler Failure and Turbocharger Damage: Understanding the Connection

EGR Cooler Failure and Turbocharger Damage go hand in hand more often than most operators realize, and by the time the turbo shows symptoms, the root…

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How a Clogged DPF Destroys Your Turbocharger: The Relationship Explained
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How a Clogged DPF Destroys Your Turbocharger: The Relationship Explained

Understanding how a clogged DPF destroys your turbocharger is one of the most valuable pieces of knowledge a diesel owner or fleet manager can have, because…

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Intercooler and Turbocharger Performance: How They Work Together
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Intercooler and Turbocharger Performance: How They Work Together

Intercooler and Turbocharger Performance depends on one simple physical truth: hot air is thin air, and thin air kills power. When your turbo compresses intake charge,…

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Compound Turbo Systems for Diesel: When Two Turbos Are Better Than One
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Compound Turbo Systems for Diesel: When Two Turbos Are Better Than One

Compound Turbo Systems for Diesel represent one of the most effective ways to make serious, reliable power from a diesel engine without pushing a single turbocharger…

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Ceramic Ball Bearing vs Journal Bearing Turbos: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
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Ceramic Ball Bearing vs Journal Bearing Turbos: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Understanding the real-world difference in the Ceramic Ball Bearing vs Journal Bearing Turbos debate is the first step toward deciding whether spending the extra money actually…

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Twin Turbo vs Single Turbo Diesel: Advantages, Disadvantages & Real-World Differences
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Twin Turbo vs Single Turbo Diesel: Advantages, Disadvantages & Real-World Differences

The debate over Twin Turbo vs Single Turbo Diesel setups comes up in every shop, on every fleet, and at every diesel forum, and the honest…

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Variable Geometry vs Wastegate Turbocharger: Pros, Cons & Which to Choose
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Variable Geometry vs Wastegate Turbocharger: Pros, Cons & Which to Choose

Understanding the difference in a Variable Geometry vs Wastegate Turbocharger setup is one of the most important decisions a mechanic, fleet manager, or owner-operator can make…

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Semi Truck Turbocharger Guide: Maintenance, Replacement Intervals & Cost
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Semi Truck Turbocharger Guide: Maintenance, Replacement Intervals & Cost

This Semi Truck Turbocharger Guide is built for the people who actually keep freight moving: owner-operators, fleet managers, and diesel techs who need straight answers on…

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