Can a Naturally Aspirated Engine Be Converted to Turbocharged?

[RonanMarie]

Naturally aspirated engines can be converted to turbocharged by installing a turbocharger, replacing pistons with lower compression ratios, and performing internal reinforcement. Otherwise, the engine cannot withstand the increased power and temperature. A turbocharger is an air compressor that enhances engine output power by increasing the compression ratio of air entering the cylinders without altering the engine's cylinder capacity. The working principle of a turbocharger involves using exhaust gases from the engine's exhaust outlet to drive the turbine wheel in the turbine housing, which is directly connected to the compressor wheel in the compressor housing. The compressor housing connects to the air filter on one end and compresses the air drawn from the filter into the engine cylinders, thereby increasing the air intake in the engine.