Why Do People Turbocharge Their Cars?
Why do people drive well over 100 mph when a signs says that the limit is 65? It is simply for the thrill and the rush. For the love and need of SPEED and POWER. Power that is always there at the tip of your toes twenty four hours a day seven days a week. Turbocharging your car can net a 50% increase in horsepower if not more. I ve seen Honda Civic coupes (which have 125hp stock) double it s horsepower output by turbocharging. But be warned any plan to increase horsepower over 50% of the stock power will definitely need some bottom end build up and engine management controls. If you are planning to turbocharge your car, here is some advice. Take your time, “do your homework”, ask a lot of questions(to the right qualified people), and do it the right way the first time around. Believe me, their is nothing like the power of a turbo and the fun factor drivability is beyond awesome. How does it work? Well here is a general bare bones run down of how a turbocharger system works. The engine
