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There's a fair bit of science behind how engine turbochargers do what they do (air pressure, compression, fuel burn efficiency, etc.), but basically it will improve an engine's power by around 30 ...

You can learn how to calculate piston compression height with this easy guide. Click here for more details or check out the December 2012 issue of Hot Rod Magazine.

Some engines use a spark to ignite their fuel, and others rely on compression. What does all of that mean? And how do the two kinds of engines differ?