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MagnificentBastard0 t1_itnlay8 wrote

A supercharger is a compressor driven by the engine rotation (belt driven) whereas a turbo charger is driven by exhaust gas pressure.

But then both force air/fuel mixture into the cylinders.

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KrustyBoomer t1_itnmezd wrote

Traditionally yes, but a supercharger could really be powered by anything, say electric. So I'd classify supercharger as anything actively powered by external means, whereas a turbo is passively powered by exhaust

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voucher420 t1_itprg07 wrote

Not many quality electric superchargers cause it’s just as efficient to add a electric motor like dodge did with their weird alternator/motor combo.

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