Components

• The turbocharger on a Chrysler Plymouth Laser is composed of a housing, a centrifugal compressor, an exhaust turbine, a main shaft and bearings. The turbine is connected to the engine's exhaust system, and the centrifugal compressor is connected to the engine's air intake system. The turbine and compressor are connected together via the main shaft. Each component is designed to operate at high speeds, temperatures and pressures.
  
  

At Idle

• During idling conditions, the Laser's engine is under minimum load. This generates a low exhaust gas velocity that causes the turbine to spin at a low speed. Since the compressor is connected to the turbine, it will also spin slowly. A low turbine and compressor speed gives almost no extra power boost to the engine. The amount of air entering the engine is about equal to an engine without a turbocharger.
  
  

During Acceleration and High Load

• As the accelerator on the Plymouth Laser is pressed, the exhaust gas velocity increases. This causes the turbine and the compressor to accelerate. The increased speed of the compressor begins to force more air into the Laser's engine and the compustion chamber. This allows the engine to produce more power by providing more air/fuel mixture to burn.