Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:43:37 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: turbo ( somewhat OT )
Simon Putz wrote: > > hi, > > i was just wondering what the differnce between "turbo" , "compressor" and "supercharged" is, > does it all refer to the same technic (little box with turbine-something connected to engine ;P ) > or are there differences, saab uses exhaust loading or something? are there other ways for a "turbo" > to work? > > just looking for some general information > > bye > > simon putz A turbo is driven by the exhaust gasses. A compressor is driven directly from the crankshaft. "Supercharged" normally means that a compressor is fitted. A compressor will work more immediately than a turbo, but it does not have the efficiency benefits from using the energy in the exhaust gasses. Also, a compressor can sometimes be noisy. There have been comments in the motoring press over the lack of refinement of the compressor used in some mercedes engines. Johannes
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