Different kinds of superchargers?

Started by giant_mtb, May 28, 2005, 11:22:30 PM

giant_mtb

I know little about superchargers except it works basically the same way as a turbocharger except that it's powered by the engine itself (with a belt) instead of the exhaust gas like a turbo. (which is pretty much all you need to know)

Are there different "styles" or "designs" of superchargers?  Sometimes I hear/see "roots style" supercharger or something like that and I think I've heard others but I can't remember.  Are there different designs?  If so...what are they?  Pics and explanations would be appreciated...

Raghavan

i looked on howstuffworks.com, but they don't have any on superchargers, only turbos.  <_<  

giant_mtb

Quotei looked on howstuffworks.com, but they don't have any on superchargers, only turbos.  <_<
Yep...I tried that too.  howstuffworks.com is what taught me how car engines work...which got me really into cars...which got me here...and now I want a future with a job to do with cars...and I guess I owe it to HowStuffWorks.com!  :P   :lol:

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Ahh forget it...stop HIjacking it!...I'm waiting for answers here... :angry:  :P  

Raghavan

what's the time over there for you?

Raghavan

as for the supercharge question, i've heard of a screw type supercharger, but i dunno hte difference between that and a roots type supercharger.

giant_mtb

Quoteas for the supercharge question, i've heard of a screw type supercharger, but i dunno hte difference between that and a roots type supercharger.
Right...that's one of the others I heard of...

hopefully someone will elaborate this tomorrow..

Raghavan

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Quoteas for the supercharge question, i've heard of a screw type supercharger, but i dunno hte difference between that and a roots type supercharger.
Right...that's one of the others I heard of...

hopefully someone will elaborate this tomorrow..
probably IFCAR. or you can go pm MX793 and ask him on C&D if you want. he's really smart.

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giant_mtb

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Interesting  :praise:  


I got the impression that the roots type blower and the twin screw one are pretty much the same...am I wrong?

Raghavan

QuoteInteresting  :praise:  


I got the impression that the roots type blower and the twin screw one are pretty much the same...am I wrong?
that's what i thought.
there's also an eaton supercharger, but that may be a company. :lol:  

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I got the impression that the roots type blower and the twin screw one are pretty much the same...am I wrong?
that's what i thought.
there's also an eaton supercharger, but that may be a company. :lol:
Yeah...I think Eaton's a company.  :P  

Raghavan

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I got the impression that the roots type blower and the twin screw one are pretty much the same...am I wrong?
that's what i thought.
there's also an eaton supercharger, but that may be a company. :lol:
Yeah...I think Eaton's a company.  :P
:lol:  :lol:  

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Eaton supercharger upside down.

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Screw!
Ricer!  Why does he have a supercharger...on an Acura?

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Screw!
Ricer!  Why does he have a supercharger...on an Acura?
This one runs near flat 13's. Its not rice.


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Screw!
Ricer!  Why does he have a supercharger...on an Acura?
This one runs near flat 13's. Its not rice.
And its not an Acura...


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Screw!
Ricer!  Why does he have a supercharger...on an Acura?
This one runs near flat 13's. Its not rice.
And its not an Acura...
I just saw the Acura symbol on the engine...that's all.

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Screw!
Ricer!  Why does he have a supercharger...on an Acura?
This one runs near flat 13's. Its not rice.
And its not an Acura...
what is it then?

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What it is, is way too much money spent for the performance gain.  But to each his own.
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Raghavan

QuoteWhat it is, is way too much money spent for the performance gain.  But to each his own.
what car is it?