From the history of the mechanically driven supercharger to the design and manufacture of the modern turbocharger, this book is a step-by-step guide to how and why superchargers should be fitted. The book is relevant to those machines found on motor vehicles, marine craft and light aircraft and looks at key developments which are likely to be significant in the future. A chapter on techniques for minimizing exhaust pollution and appendices that examine engine detail, calculation methods, maintenance check lists and conversion factors are included.