In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake air, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a turbocharger is powered by the kinetic energy of the exhaust gases, whereas a supercharger is mechanically powered (usually by a belt from the engine’s crankshaft). However, up until the mid-20th century, a turbocharger was called a “turbosupercharger” and was considered a type of supercharger.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST ensure all turbo feed /
return pipes & gaskets are replaced.
You must also remove the sump, clean the pickup
pipe and give the engine a full service, removing all
contaminated oil.
All of our turbos get vigorously tested by our onsite
experts, only the ones that pass are listed for sale.
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