superchargers types

[dirtwarrior]

What are the superchargers types? The + and - of each type? I am not going to do this, it is mostly for education purpose.

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[robvas]

Google

 

[dirtwarrior]

I did google it but want real world rtesponce thank you

 

[RNM]

Plenty of information to be found in the forced induction section.

 

[Prodigal]

some mount on top, some on the front. Top mounted hit all thru the RPM range making them tougher to apply on the street when traction may be an issue, front mounted come on strong towards the mid to upper RPM range making them better for DD in most folks opinions, they also tend to be cheaper and easier to install. this may be an over simplification but Im no expert.

 

[Pistol_91]

cons are cost, pros are power. Search this forum. Alot of "real world experience" on this topic. If it's only for education, well a google search should do the job.

 

[robvas]

some mount on top, some on the front. Top mounted hit all thru the RPM range making them tougher to apply on the street when traction may be an issue, front mounted come on strong towards the mid to upper RPM range making them better for DD in most folks opinions, they also tend to be cheaper and easier to install. this may be an over simplification but Im no expert.

We're saying top mount and front mount now?

 

[loucas-2021]

Try chatgpt. Better than google.

Types of Superchargers

1. Roots Type Supercharger
   • How it Works: Uses two rotors to push air into the engine1.
   • Pros: Provides instant boost, good for low RPM power.
   • Cons: Can be less efficient at higher RPMs, adds weight to the engine.
2. Twin-Screw Supercharger
   • How it Works: Uses two interlocking rotors to compress air2.
   • Pros: Efficient across a wide RPM range, quieter than Roots.
   • Cons: Can be more complex and expensive to install and maintain.
3. Centrifugal Supercharger
   • How it Works: Uses a spinning impeller to draw in air and compress it.
   • Pros: Efficient at high RPMs, less heat generated.
   • Cons: May not provide as much low-end power as other types.

Each type has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, making them suitable for different applications and performance needs. Does this help with your understanding?

 

[Wolfys11]

Try chatgpt. Better than google.

Types of Superchargers

1. Roots Type Supercharger
   • How it Works: Uses two rotors to push air into the engine1.
   • Pros: Provides instant boost, good for low RPM power.
   • Cons: Can be less efficient at higher RPMs, adds weight to the engine.
2. Twin-Screw Supercharger
   • How it Works: Uses two interlocking rotors to compress air2.
   • Pros: Efficient across a wide RPM range, quieter than Roots.
   • Cons: Can be more complex and expensive to install and maintain.
3. Centrifugal Supercharger
   • How it Works: Uses a spinning impeller to draw in air and compress it.
   • Pros: Efficient at high RPMs, less heat generated.
   • Cons: May not provide as much low-end power as other types.

Each type has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, making them suitable for different applications and performance needs. Does this help with your understanding?

I guess chatgpt is wrong, we already had a 30 page discussion whether or not a centri blower produces the least heat from the 3 and people argue twin screw makes less heat post compression

 

[robvas]

I wouldn't rely on ChatGPT for much of anything...

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

A front mount, or centrifugal type is basically a belt driven turbo. They both use an impeller type compressor to build boost, but the turbo uses a turbine wheel driven by exhaust gases to drive the compressor, where as a centri uses a belt and step up gear box to drive the comp. The big drawback of an impeller type compressor is they need a lot of rpm to build boost, the bigger the impeller, the more rpm needed, that's where turbo lag comes from. If you have a small enough comp, you can overcome the lag but then you run out of capacity at the upper rpm range.

A roots or twin screw are both positive displacement compressors, what goes in, must come out. They both build boost at just off idle all the way to red line and beyond. But they are complex, heavy, expensive, and build a lot more heat than a centri does. The main difference between the two is a roots is basically an enclosed fan and the boost is actually built in the intake manifold. It just pushes the air thru itself into the manifold and builds boost by pushing more air than the engine can consume. A twin screw builds the boost inside itself. Also you can use a wet setup on a roots, meaning you can mount a carb or throttle body injection on top and have the fuel run thru the supercharger. In theory, you can with a twin screw also, but I've never seen it done.

 

[xcm77]

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[Zrussian13]

some mount on top, some on the front. Top mounted hit all thru the RPM range making them tougher to apply on the street when traction may be an issue, front mounted come on strong towards the mid to upper RPM range making them better for DD in most folks opinions, they also tend to be cheaper and easier to install. this may be an over simplification but Im no expert.

Very good explanation of the birds and the bees! Oh wait, you were talking cars....

 

[5doorsoffury]

while were on the topic of some real good questions what type of oil should a v8 use i heard 50w10 is a good choice for winter

 

[SBR70.3]

Another pro of the centi type is the relative ease of installation and returning to stock. I installed my Procharger in my garage on a Saturday and only dropped 10-12 F bombs. My understanding is the ESS is a similar install.


Cons of any supercharger: the propensity of burning your catalytic converters and rear tires.

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