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Re: [ST] Turbo Cruisers



On Thursday 02 February 2006 18:26, Masiak, Richard wrote:
>
> So isn't supercharged better than turbocharged?

The disadvantage of a supercharger is that some engine power is wasted driving 
it. A turbo is driven 'for free' by energy in the exhaust gases which would 
otherwise go to waste, so it actually increases your engine's thermodynamic 
efficiency :)


Eoin

'04 ST 955i
ex '93 Trophy3


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