In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that compresses the intake air, forcing more air into the engine in order to …

Feb 20, 2024 · Turbochargers allow an engine to burn more fuel and air by packing more into the existing cylinders. The typical boost provided by a turbocharger is 6 to 8 pounds per square inch …

Mar 7, 2025 · The turbo, intercooler, blowoff valve, and boost hoses are just a few of the parts necessary to turbocharge an engine.

It is the job of the turbocharger to compress more air flowing into the engine’s cylinder. When air is compressed the oxygen molecules are packed closer together. This increase in air means that more …

May 27, 2025 · Turbochargers solve the thin air problem in piston-driven engines by compressing intake air before it reaches the cylinder. By compressing the air, your engine can run like it's sitting at sea …

May 22, 2025 · When a gasoline engine runs, it pushes out exhaust gases — the leftover air after ignition — and expels them from the car. A turbocharged engine takes advantage of this by placing a …

A turbocharger is a turbine-driven, force-induction device that increases the efficiency and power output of internal combustion engines by forcing extra compressed air into the combustion chamber.