Forced Induction (FAQ)

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Contents 1 SEE ALSO 2 GENERAL 2.1 What methods of forced induction are available? 3 SENSORS 3.1 What sensors are recommended on a forced induction setup? 3.2 Wideband O2 3.3 Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) 4 Forced Induction Definitions 4.1 Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F) 4.2 Blow Off Valve (BOV) 4.3 Detonation 4.4 Intercooler (IC) 4.5 Supercharger 4.6 Timing 4.7 Tune 4.8 Turbocharger 4.9 Single Turbocharger 4.10 Twin Turbocharger 5 Other Resources

SEE ALSO

• Doing Forced Induction Safely
• Engine Modification Guide - Forced Induction
• Engine failure
• Supercharger (FAQ)
• Turbocharger (FAQ)

GENERAL

What methods of forced induction are available?

SENSORS

What sensors are recommended on a forced induction setup?

Wideband O2

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)

Forced Induction Definitions

Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F)

The Air-Fuel Ratio is a measurement of the amount of fuel and air entering the engine for combustion. For an in-depth discussion, see our Air-Fuel Ratio page.

Blow Off Valve (BOV)

Detonation

Intercooler (IC)

Supercharger

Timing

Tune

Turbocharger

Single Turbocharger

Twin Turbocharger

Other Resources

• FI on Wikipedia
• How Turbochargers Work