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boost

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Itโ€™s the extra air pressure that a turbo or supercharger pushes into the engine to make it produce more power.

Technical Definition

โ€˜Boostโ€™ refers to the increased air pressure supplied by a turbocharger or supercharger, allowing more fuel combustion and higher engine output.

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