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Old 12-07-2008, 02:40 PM   #153 (permalink)
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By the way, turbochargers are not actually "free" horsepower. They also induce a parasitic drag on the engine, in the form of exhaust back pressure. The drag is minimal though, so turbos are thought of as "free" as compared to any other forced induction system.
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