Close-up of a turbocharger compressor inlet showing the compress…

Close-up looking straight into the compressor inlet of a turbocharger installed in an engine bay, showing the cast aluminum compressor housing, the machined inducer bore and the seven-blade compressor wheel with its center nut. Raised numbers are cast into the lower housing, and braided hose and a T-bolt clamp are visible at the left edge.

AI caption April 2007 · Photo 155 of 244