Originally posted by Pascal:
Here's some good reading for people that don't want to dig into the thick books.
Difference between a Turbochager and a Supercharger on a car's engine.
How Turbochargers Work
Ahhhhh, thank you, although you just put your foot in your mouth!!!!!
There are tradeoffs in both systems. In theory, a turbocharger is more efficient because it is using the "wasted" energy in the exhaust stream for its power source.
On the other hand, a turbocharger causes some amount of back pressure in the exhaust system and tends to provide less boost until the engine is running at higher RPMs. Superchargers are easier to install but tend to be more expensive.
