Here's why:
* Turbochargers are not power sources: They are devices that boost engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber.
* Horsepower depends on the engine: The amount of power a turbocharger adds depends on the engine it's attached to, its size, efficiency, and other factors.
Think of it like this:
* Turbocharger: A tool that helps you build a bigger and stronger muscle.
* Engine: Your body, with its inherent strength potential.
* Horsepower: How much force your muscles can generate.
To understand the horsepower of a turbocharged engine, you need to know:
* The base engine's horsepower: How much power the engine produces without the turbocharger.
* The turbocharger's specifications: The size, efficiency, and boost pressure of the turbocharger.
Example:
* A stock 100 horsepower engine might gain an extra 30-50 horsepower with a turbocharger.
* A high-performance engine with a large turbocharger might gain hundreds of horsepower.
Let me know if you have information about the specific engine and turbocharger you're interested in, and I can give you a more accurate estimate.
