Supercharged vs. TurbochargedIn the world of high-performance engine parts, there is probably no other topic more debated than superchargers versus turbochargers. In a rapidly changing world of automotive ingenuity, these two products dominate power production. Compared to other possible engine modifications, these modifications remain at the top of the list for power creation. There are many different things to consider when comparing these two modifications, such as their cost, fuel economy, durability, and power generated. Superchargers and turbochargers are forced induction systems and therefore have the same goal: to compress the air and force more air molecules into the air. the engine's combustion chambers with a higher pressure than would normally be allowed at atmospheric pressure here on Earth (14.7 psi at sea level). The benefit of forcing more air molecules into the combustion chambers is that it allows your engine to burn more fuel per power stroke. With an internal combustion engine, burning more fuel means you convert more fuel into energy and power. For this reason, supercharged and turbocharged engines normally produce 40 to 100 percent more power (depending on the boost level). Boost is any pressure above atmospheric pressure in the intake manifold. When there is more air pressure in the intake manifold, it means there may also be more fuel pressure. The higher pressure in the combustion chamber means that the explosion used to move the pistons up and down is greater, but this pressure must resist combustion in order to get more energy from the power stroke. Resistance to combustion is obtained thanks to the type of gasoline used. There are generally three different types of gasoline available at most gas stations and their resistance to combustion is represented by the octaine number displayed at the pump, for example 87, 89 and 92. The higher the number, the higher the number. , the higher the resistance to combustion. The cost of a supercharger or turbocharger system for a specific engine is about the same, so cost is generally not a factor. If one wants to purchase a super turbo charger, one should expect to spend around $2,500 for a quality product. Some companies offer these parts for as little as $1,500, but with the discounted price comes a cost that isn't measured in dollars. One thing to consider is that you get what you pay for..