When Project Black Beauty last left the dyno, its ProCharger F-1C–supercharged 4.6-liter two-valve had just laid down 612 rear-wheel horsepower on E85. For a street-driven 2002 Mustang GT, that number ...

It's interesting to note that while turbocharging an engine seems to be the latest and greatest method of forced induction, the concept is actually quite old, having been in practice for nearly 100 ...

Before beginning any turbocharger installation, a few considerations must be explored to assure that the turbo system will be compatible with the engine and application, and vice versa. So rather than ...

Boost controllers are essential for anyone looking to maximize the performance of their turbocharged engines. These devices help regulate the amount of boost pressure generated by a turbocharger, ...

A turbocharged engine features several components for it to efficiently build boost and function correctly. The intercooler is there to make the most of the compressed air heading into the intake ...

Today, we focus on efficient boost, as too much or inefficient boost can bring bad results. So how on Earth can boost be bad when adding boost pressure from a blower or turbo? The answer might ...

From the April 1995 issue of Car and Driver. Power comes in two varieties. There's steady power—the stuff of hydroelectric dams and the Bud­weiser Clydesdales. Then there's explo­sive power—what you ...