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What is the purpose of the turbocharger?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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A turbocharger increases engine performance by pressurizing the air going into the engine, allowing more air and fuel to enter the engine cylinder and create more power.

Exhaust gas from the engine spins a turbine. That energy is then used to compress air from the air filter and (force feed) it into the engine.

It works similarly to a supercharger. A supercharger uses a drive belt connected to the engine instead of exhaust pressure. The result is increased performance but decreased fuel economy.

In short, turbos make cars go faster. Significantly.

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