Where are superchargers/turbochargers located in relation to the carburetor and inlet manifold?

• A. Located before the carburetor
• B. Located after the inlet manifold
• C. Imposed between the carburetor/fuel control unit and the inlet manifold
• D. Located inside the carburetor

Answer: (C)

A turbocharger or supercharger is placed in the intake path after the fuel metering device but before the cylinders. In a carbureted system, the carburetor meters fuel based on the air it draws in, so it must sit ahead of the boost to maintain proper fuel–air control. If the boosting device were before the carburetor, the carburetor’s metering would be upset by the higher pressure and the mixture could become unreliable. If it were inside the carburetor or after the inlet manifold, you’d either disrupt the metering mechanism or fail to deliver boosted air to the cylinders effectively. So the boost device sits between the carburetor/fuel control unit and the inlet manifold, delivering boosted air to the cylinders while preserving proper fuel metering.