Glossary / General

turbocharge

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Turbocharging is a way to make a car's engine stronger by pushing more air into it, so it can go faster and use fuel better.

Technical Definition

Turbocharging is a method of forced induction that uses a turbine-driven compressor to increase the amount of air entering the engine, resulting in more power and efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"Cole, you could turbocharge an NC. This is Jordan Schieffer's car, Ghosty Miata, and he brought it to us"
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate 42:51

"we're gonna have to turbo charge or supercharge this, which leads to a whole other level of expense and risk"
Pike's Peak Champion Chris Lennon Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 10:39

"And so it comes down to the subjective. Can we even get to the point where we're having this objective conversation where does the objectivity take everything completely out even when it comes down..."
What's Wrong With Honda? Auto Buyers Guide Podcast 35:52