engine/turbo theory question

[Pat Dooley]

Yes there has to be.  You don't get something for nothing.
Just like a blower equipped car loses power from the blower drive belt.  Top
fuel cars lose like 600 horsepower thru the blower drive.  Of course the
motors generate 3-4k hp.  There is extra back pressure from the exhaust
turbine restricting the exhaust flow, but obviously it is overshadowed by
the benefits of positive intake manifold pressure.

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> Subject: engine/turbo theory question
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> 	i was discussing turbocharges with a friend - well,
> 	explaning them, actually.  he raised a question that
> 	i never thought of:
>
> 	is there any overall power loss that comes from the
> 	pressure (backpressure?) required to turn the turbo?
>
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