There's more than one way to control boost on a turbocharged car. Some methods are more expensive than the turbo they're designed to control, others cost less than the burrito I had for lunch. There ...

The whole idea behind why forced induction works has to do with one thing—pressure. The turbo generates pressure, the intake manifold contains that pressure and, as a result, you end up with a whole ...

I’ve heard too many dudebros incorrectly referencing turbocharger functions for far too many years. It seems that nobody can tell a wastegate from a blow-off valve, and today I’m going to school ...

When Cadillacs are equipped with boost gauges and all but two of the engines in BMW’s lineup are turbocharged, you know you’re living in entertaining times. Manufacturers regard supercharging and ...

One of the fastest production street machines you can buy on the open market today is the turbocharged V6-powered Buick Regal T-type or Grand National. The carbureted V6 was eliminated in 1984, and ...

Forced induction is getting more and more popular with automakers. Turbocharging is an effective way to add performance to your vehicle, even if it didn’t come equipped with it from the factory. And ...

Is there such a thing as too much boost? As much as it'd be fun to say no and slap massive turbochargers and superchargers on everything, there are limits of turbo boost pressure. In theory, as long ...