Glossary / General

boost pressure

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Boost pressure is how much extra air the turbocharger forces into the engine; higher boost means more power.

Technical Definition

Boost pressure refers to the increased air pressure supplied by a turbocharger or supercharger, measured above atmospheric pressure.

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Also Known As

PSI of peak boost

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