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Turbos absolutely increase the efficiency of the motor which will in turn increase economy when driven conservatively. Supercharger set-ups actually add parasitic drag onto the engine from spinning the blower.

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Old 03-28-2013, 08:29 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Turbos absolutely increase the efficiency of the motor which will in turn increase economy when driven conservatively. Supercharger set-ups actually add parasitic drag onto the engine from spinning the blower. This is why they do not see as great of increase in economy regardless of driving style.

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