SUPERPOWERS
Turbochargers experience a delay between the driver pressing the accelerator and delivering a power boost. This is called turbo lag and is particularly noticeable when your car engine is running at low rpm (revolutions per minute). But a supercharger solves this. Instead of relying on exhaust gas, a supercharger’s turbine and compressor are powered by the engine’s crankshaft. That’s always turning, so you don’t have to wait for the charger to start working and you get instant power no matter your rpm level. That immediate power increase is great, but a supercharger isn’t a perfect solution. Because a supercharger relies on engine power to function, it means your engine needs to work harder – the entire system is less efficient. This is why superchargers are usually used to deliver more performance rather than improved engine efficiency.