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Supercharger

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Lilit Farmazian September 7, 2022 ·
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A supercharger is a device that compresses the air entering the engine, thereby increasing its power and efficiency. Superchargers are typically used in high-performance cars and motorcycles.

A supercharger increases the amount of air that flows into the engine by compressing it. This increased airflow allows the engine to burn more fuel, which in turn increases power. Superchargers are powered by a belt that is connected to the engine’s crankshaft. As the crankshaft turns, so does the supercharger. The compressed air that is produced by the supercharger is then fed into the engine via intake valves.

Superchargers offer a number of benefits, chief among them being increased power and efficiency. Additionally, superchargers can help engines to run cooler and cleaner, as well as improve throttle response. Supercharged engines also tend to be more reliable than non-supercharged engines.

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Lilit Farmazian
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Lilit is a car enthusiast and writer who has been writing about cars for years in her spare time. She loves nothing more than taking on new projects involving all things automotive.
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