How come turbos/superchargers make so much torque?

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Romanticrocker

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I don't understand why forced induction on the same engine makes so much more torque then a naturally aspirated high compression build. Lets say a naturally aspirated 350 Chevy with 13-1 compression makes 500 horsepower/425lb ft of torque, and a 350 Chevy with a turbo setup makes 500 horsepower/550lb ft of torque. Why is that? How come forced induction always seems to have a massive torque advantage over high compression?
 
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