how does a supercharger differ from turbo?

[spaceman]

pertaining to automobiles.

 

[EatSpam]

They're just different kinds of stickers you put on your Civic.

 

[CRXican]

most simply a supercharger is belt driven and a turbo charger is not

 

[iamwiz82]

Supercharger is run via a belt and a turbocharger is run off of the exhaust.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Supercharger is run via a belt and a turbocharger is run off of the exhaust.

I concur :beer:

 

[mordantmonkey]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Supercharger is run via a belt and a turbocharger is run off of the exhaust.

turbo uses exhaust side to propel the intake side to increase pressure. supercharger uses a belt to increase intake without interfering with exhaust

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Supercharger is run via a belt and a turbocharger is run off of the exhaust.

Simplified, Supercharger = Power instantly at take off, possbily less power at higher rpms. Turbo charger = Lag at take off, possibly more power at higher rpms.

 

[liquidblue]

Oops.. I swear I only pressed the button once!

 

[liquidblue]

Maybe this'll help.

 

[JDub02]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Supercharger is run via a belt and a turbocharger is run off of the exhaust.

I ........ third?

 

[piroroadkill]

http://www.turbominivan.com/tech/turbo101.htm

I'm Feeling Lucky, first result with info that you'd get by putting your exact question into google.

Use google next time.