There are two relatively simple options to boost (pun intended) horsepower in a vehicle: superchargers and turbochargers. But, which is better? Once again, Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained is ...

Both turbocharger and supercharger are forced induction systems, which are designed to force air into the engine. The more air and fuel into the engine, the more power it will make. Superchargers and ...

Sports fans expect a competition of any sort to be settled with simple-to-grasp finality -- win or lose -- but things are rarely so straightforward when it comes to the technology of automobiles. Take ...

Toyota is working on a forced induction system that has an electric supercharger and a turbocharger. We know Toyota has been developing electric superchargers from a previous patent application for a ...

The ever-growing need to make smaller, more efficient engines has forced car manufacturers to rethink the traditional turbos and superchargers. On road cars, the traditional way to get more power out ...

Explore two unique Volkswagen builds in one video: a custom Bora R28 with a Rotrex supercharger and a Golf 3 VR6 powered by a ...

Perhaps you saw the news last week about an experimental engine under development at Volvo. It’s a 2.0-liter gasoline-powered four-cylinder that cranks out an amazing 450 horsepower. At 225 horsepower ...

If your turbocharger isn't performing how it should, you could be looking at expensive repairs. Here are the warning signs to ...

IT’s no secret that forced induction is a great way to increase the power of your muscle Mustang or fast Ford, but many of you may not know the secrets behind stuffing the cylinders with extra air, ...

The classic hot-rod notion suggests there's no replacement for displacement. Detroit realized this in the early '70s as everyone except AMC, who made smaller cars, had an engine well over 400 cubic ...