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Re: Making a car more efficient by adding a turbo??
Yes it can be done, but by downsizing the engine.
A smaller turbocharged engine running at higher load can be more efficient than a larger engine running at part load.
The smart car is a good example. It uses a 550cc turbo engine to push itself around.
If you turbo your existing engine, you'll lose economy. As Bob said it's adding a restriction as the power from the turbo isn't needed at cruising loads.
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