12-20-2010, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by T}{OR
In basic terms, yes. 
For a supercharger to work you have to use some of the energy produced on the crankshaft, while turbo uses energy off the exhaust gases which is "free".
The downside is that turbo works best on higher RPM ("turbo lag"), while superchargers can follow and adjust to engine RPM much more rapidly.
IIRC the development of turbochargers and the reason why they are so available todays happened after WW2. |
Yes, you are correct 
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