EXPERIMENTAL TEST OF TURBO INSULATOR ON INTAKE MANIFOLD ON ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Keywords:
Engine performance, Turbo insulator, Intake manifoldAbstract
Engine performance refers to the capability of an internal combustion engine to convert input energy, specifically fuel, into useful power. One method to enhance engine performance is to modify components of the intake system that affect airflow. A turbo insulator, which is a modified gasket connecting the carburetor to the intake manifold, is designed to generate turbulent airflow into the combustion chamber, thus improving combustion efficiency. This study aims to design and evaluate a turbo insulator on the intake manifold of a Suzuki Shogun NR-125 CC motorcycle through experimental testing of its impact on engine performance—specifically torque and power. A descriptive analysis method was employed for data analysis. Engine performance testing was conducted using an engine dynamometer, following ISO 1585 standards, within an engine speed range of 3,000 to 9,000 rpm, under standard factory conditions and with various turbo insulator configurations (5 and 7 blades, 45° and 60° blade angles, 4 mm and 8 mm thicknesses). The results indicate that the turbo insulator improves engine performance. The most optimal configuration, V-5 (5 blades, 45° angle, 8 mm thickness), achieved a maximum torque of 11.27 Nm at 3,500 rpm and a maximum power output of 10 HP at 7,750
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