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Very newbish question about efficiency

Posted: August 1st, 2005, 12:50 am
by Juans_93_MX3
What do people mean when they say Turbos are more efficient then SuperChargers?

Posted: August 1st, 2005, 9:28 am
by nos92mx3
With a Supercharger it takes power to make power. The belt puts a load on the system and hence robs power.
Since a Turbo charger is run off of exhaust gas which is being expent anyway, is considered more effecient.