turbocharger

A turbocharger is a method of forced induction in a car's engine. It is powered by the by exhaust gas through the exhaust manifold which spins a turbine on the back of the turbo. This spins a turbine on the front of the turbo called the compressor wheel that sucks in air and compresses it, sends it through an intercooler and into the intake manifold, into the combustion chamber and creates boost.