I have been wondering if its possible to add a supercharger to my car, and am not sure if its possible or how to do it. any and all sugesstions and opinions welcome. but please, no rude or stupid comments. thank you

There arrives a point in your control buildup where you may think adding nitrous oxide shot to your supercharged vehicle. This point classically corresponds with attaining a stage of performance that denotes amplified investment and retreating returns from your supercharger. For instance, the car arrives from the industrial unit with a fifth age group Eaton MP45 supercharger. This supercharger is restricted to concerning 230hp value of flow ranking and so regardless of what we do with bolt-on promotes on the engine, the top horsepower will not go beyond 230hp limit since that is the point upon which the supercharger turns into the bottle neckline in the system.

As we’ve discussed about in earlier pieces of writing there is even the choice of harboring the factory supercharger for a ten to fifteen percent gain in aptitude (which in this instance would be another twenty-three to thirty-five horsepower). There is as well the choice of retrofitting a large supercharger like the Eaton M62 to gain prospective up to above 300hp depending on the last selection of a supercharger.

This alteration path (replacing or porting the industrial unit supercharger) can confirm to be costly and complex, particularly if the supercharger is incorporated into the ingestion manifold (and perhaps an air to water intercooler) as the instance is with several factory-supercharged vehicles.
A probable practical solution for this circumstance is to utilize nitrous oxide shot to supplement the control delivery while racing, and being pleased with a consistent lower motorized car once the nitrous is off and we are not racing.
The cause why nitrous oxide (N2O) turns into a great control adder is dual:

1- Nitrous is inexpensive as far as horsepower for each dollar goes, and particularly in the circumstances where we are previously supercharged and so will merely be making use of it on the rare events as soon as we do hit the path.
2- Nitrous oxide is a huge ‘chiller’ as it appears of the bottle at a warmth of negative 127*F and is able to cool the overall supercharged air indict mixture by more than 100*F as stated by aficionados. This is an extra temperature decrease over the consequences of no matter what intercooler you have built-in. This in actual fact makes nitrous a vast proposition for vehicles that have by now mixed out their superchargers, where the supercharger is operating at peak rams and creating very high opening temperatures.

What is better for street car and everday use? Is a supercharger better for muscle cars and drag cars and is a turbocharger better for imports and track cars? Which charger would you prefer?

I’m considering purchasing a vehicle where the supercharger needs to be replaced – the cost of the vehicle has been discounted. I understand the cost to replace the supercharger is about $3k. The car runs fine without the supercharger and I don’t see any reason to replace it if it is not needed. Is the supercharger necessary for the car to run? Should I not consider purchasing this vehicle?

I’m planning to buy a 2nd hand 04′ stang GT and supercharge it. What is the ‘best’ supercharger which will give it the most HP as soon as i install it? Mainly looking at brands: kenne bell and vortex, please narrow it down to model or any other details. Money is not an issue. Thanks.

The basics of supercharger calculators…

Supercharger calculators are based on several basic equations that govern the performance and the physical rules that bind superchargers. At the very heart of the matter, superchargers work on the Ideal Gas Law where PV = NRT Pressure x Volume = Number of gas molecules X a constant X temperature. What superchargers do, is that they feed the engine with more air molecules, by over feeding the engine with forced air. This air is forced into the engine due to the supercharger blowing more air into the engine inlet, than the engine would normally breathe under its own device. The result of this ‘forced induction’ can be observed and measured in one of two aspects: Pressure or Temperature. In an ideal world, with a supercharger that has perfect adiabatic efficiency, we are able to feed the engine twice as many air molecules (to double the horsepower figure), by doubling the inlet air pressure (to 2.0 atmosphere or what we call 15 pounds per square inch (PSI) of boost). In the real world, superchargers are not 100% efficient, and so it is possible that doubling the inlet boost pressure gives us less than double the horsepower due to the following:

P*V=n*R*T Pressure increases by a factor of 2 Volume is fixed Number of gas molecules increases by 80% (or a factor of 1.8) Temperature increases by a factor 11% (or a factor of 1.11) If we look at our equation above we can see: 2*P*V = 1.8*N*R* 1.11T The equation is balanced as 2.0X1 = 1.8 * 1.11 (the rise in pressure is equaled by the combined effect of the rise in airflow and the rise in temperature).

From here, we can also see that even at the same ‘boost’ level, that a more efficient supercharger can make more horsepower because more of the supercharger energy is translated into compression and airflow rather than in thermal rise… So, how do we bring these equations into the ‘real world’ in terms of horsepower and boost ? Let’s start with a 2.0 liter (volume), 140hp (air molecules) engine. Say we have a target of 280 horsepower. Our flow ratio will be related to the ratio of our target horsepower to our current horsepower…. Density ratio = 280/140 = 2.0 Density = mass / volume and since the volume of the engine is fixed at 2.0 liters, then we need to fit 2.0 times the air mass into the same volume. This means that we need to fit twice as many air molecules into the engine. Now let’s assume we have a supercharger that is 70% efficient. This means that to reach a density ratio of 2.0 , we need a pressure ratio: P = 2.0 / 0.70 = 2.85 A pressure ratio of 2.85 is equivalent 27 psi. If we look instead at the temperature rise… then T2/T1 = Pressure ratio / Density Ratio So the supercharger outlet temperatures T2 = Pressure ratio (P) / Density Ratio * T1 (where the temperature is in degrees Kelvin).

Assuming an inlet temperature of 80*F , we find the supercharger outlet temperature to be T2 = 309*F On thing to think about here is intercoolers or aftercoolers…. After coolers are radiators that wick heat away from the compressed air after it leaves the supercharger. The ideal intercooler dramatically cools the air temperature without drastically impeding the air flow path and so with having a minimal pressure drop. The intercooler increases horsepower in three ways:

1 – By cooling the air charge, the mixture’s density ratio increases at the same pressure ratio. 2 – The final temperature of the air fuel mixture entering the engine drops, which gives a more power efficient combustion process (as the output power of the combustion event is directly proportional to the difference between intake mixture temperatures and exhaust mixture temperatures). 3 – Lowering the final octane requirements of the mixture, allowing us to add more timing advance or more boost pressure, and make more horsepower within the same octane limitations.

With a good intercooler, we are able to lower the temperature of the air intake charge to within 30 degrees of the ambient air temperatures. At the same time an intercooler will only have a marginal 0.5 to 1.0 psi pressure drop across the core. Having these figures in mind, the combination of a Supercharger with an efficient intercooler gives us a system that has an adiabatic efficiency much closer to 100%, and this means that we are able to make double the horsepower of our original engine at around 18psi of boost (instead of 27 without the intercooler, and instead of 15 for an ‘ideal’ supercharger) if you care to go through the math behind this scenario.

Once you have your pressure ratio, your density ratio, your intercooler outlet temperatures and your overall horsepower and flow numbers, most supercharger calculators are then able to give you more detailed specs for your car’s buildup (such as exact supercharger gearing figures, and required intake and exhaust dimensions, as well as fuel pressure or fuel flow upgrade requirements). But at the heart of any supercharged or turbocharged vehicle, PV = nRT will always hold true. This is great information to know, because several people have chosen to try and sell water evacuation pumps typically used on boats as ‘electric’ superchargers for small displacement engines. It has been shown many times that by hooking up a boost gauge to the inlet of any of these ‘electrically supercharged’ engines that these bilge pumps do not have the flow or block off pressure capability to raise the inlet mixture’s boost pressure by any measurable amount. Pressure (as we’ve explained earlier) is not the only indication of forced induction… but with NO pressure rise at all, that means that the ‘electric’ supercharger has a 0% efficiency, which means that at best it will just heat up the inlet air and no excess air flow will be observed.

I have a ‘05 V6 Accord Coupe…It gets approx. 25-30 MPG
How much would my gas mileage suffer if I installed a supercharger?

I am looking for a supercharger kit for my Toyota Solara SE V6 2002. I have been looking online for one for some time now and been unable to find any. My car previously had one but the previous owner abused it and it is now just a rotten piece of junk now. I was wondering where I would be able to find one in decent/fairly ok/new condition.

We knew it was forthcoming. And critics are quite surprised to know it would take this long. Still, the Cadillac Escalade ESV supercharger is worth the wait.

The Big 3 Performance has used the supplied technology from supercharger leader Paxton/Vortech to release the much-awaited supercharger system for the Cadillac SUV aficionado. While the supercharger giant knew the 6.2L supercharger system would be in great demand, their product portfolio placed its introduction far off in the future.

Consequently, this ultimately resulted to the Big 3 Performance striking a deal approximately eight months ago to produce the systems in-house and become the first to offer a supercharger system for the 2007 Cadillac sport utilities. The folks at Big 3 Performance are set to etch ?yet another leap forward in the never ending quest for more power.? The supercharger systems are meticulously formulated to complement Cadillac Escalade shock absorbers, engines, cold air intake and other relevant sport utility parts.

The Big 3 Performance released supercharger systems for the 6.2L 2007 Cadillac sport utilities employing trusted Paxton/Vortech supercharger technology. The company?s Cadillac expertise and fabrication skills deliver unmatched performance, gas mileage, drive ability, and OEM quality fit and finish in this new high output supercharger system.

The company?s high output supercharger system focuses on maximum durability and low maintenance while providing an additional 147 horsepower and 122 ft/lbs of torque. The Big 3’s supercharger kit features either the Paxton Novi 1200 or Vortech SQ Series Supercharger. Each kit benefits from their 50-state emission legal status.

Complete with all components and instructions necessary to ensure an uncomplicated installation, Big 3’s supercharger kit truly provides maximum performance without intruding on the comfort or quality of the Cadillac SUV.

The Big 3’s supercharger systems are fully compatible with the factory engine management system and also provide a fuel management upgrade including high capacity premium injectors, boost-a-pump and NGK-TR6 spark plugs. These kits also include Big 3?s exclusive ECM reflash which sets ignition timing and fuel enrichment levels. Each kit is equipped with all of the belts and pulleys necessary for a seamless fit with the factory serpentine system.

To go with the integrated air-to-water dual pass charge cooler, Big 3 has gone a step above when providing their exclusive polished air inlet assembly and supplied fresh air system. With a laundry list of features and Big 3’s attention to detail, they have truly released what seems to be the definitive supercharger system for the Cadillac SUV’s. The innovative system is priced at $6895.

The Big 3 has established a name for their dedication to perfection that has made them highly respected in the industry. The company?s special combination of innovative ideas and ideals has placed them at the vanguard of performance for today’s modern muscle cars. The supercharger system is introduced with high hopes.

The Cadillac Escalade moved to the new GMT900 platform for the 2007 model year. Its introduction was accelerated as sales began slipping. The regular Escalade was again joined by a stretched ESV version and a new EXT pickup truck. The 2007 Escalade was the official vehicle of Super Bowl XL, with MVP Hines Ward being awarded one of the first Escalades built.

The Escalade uses an all-aluminum 6.2 L Vortec V8. This engine includes variable valve timing, a first in a mass-produced non-overhead cam engine. The system used in the Cadillac Escalade adjusts both the intake and exhaust timing between two settings.

The Escalade?s fuel economy is rated at 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. A special Platinum ESV model will be introduced this year. Additionally, General Motors Corp.?s Active Fuel Management will come in 2008.

Interested to find out how a supercharger works and how much they would cost on average.
If it helps, its for a 1995 VW Golf 8v 2.0 GTi.