Turbocharger

Why does everyone love that cool whistling sound? Because it means the turbocharger is spooling up and things are about to get interesting!

Like a centrifugal or Roots-style supercharger, a turbocharger is a type of forced induction system, packing more air into the engine to create a more powerful combustion. While superchargers are mechanically connected to the crankshaft, a turbocharger’s turbine is spun by the flow of exhaust gases exiting the engine. A supercharger might make more power, and a turbocharger doesn’t really start making more power until your rpm is high enough, but a turbo is more efficient and makes less smog.

For a more detailed comparison, check out this article on our official blog, On All Cylinders. Want to know more about turbochargers? Our blog has you covered.

To hook up that new turbo, you’re going to need things like downpipes, wastegates, blow-off valves, and intercoolers. If you need more advice before you start your turbo build, contact our sales and tech experts.

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Whether you’re shopping for a replacement for the stock turbo for your car, bigger boost for your diesel, or you’re building a high-performance racing engine, Summit Racing Equipment has the right part at the right price. We only carry turbochargers we’d use on our own vehicles—no third party resellers here, just the genuine article from brands you can trust, including Turbonetics, BorgWarner, BD Diesel, VS Racing, ACDelco, Precision Turbo, Bully Dog, Fleece Performance, and more. Consider our Summit Racing brand turbos as well!