Both turbochargers and superchargers are called forced induction systems. They both compress the air flowing into the engine . The advantage of compressing the air is that it lets the engine stuff more air in a cylinder. More air means that more fuel can be stuffed in too. Therefore you get more power from each explosion in each cylinder. A turbo/supercharged engine produces more power overall than the same engine without the charging.

Answer: The e-Ram is a distant cousin of the full blown turbo or supercharging system which employs a centrifugal impeller that must run all the time. They have to produce matched engine airflow, with high-pressure air compression (4 to 15 PSI is normal). This requires a tremendous amount of HP to drive the device. For example the airflow needed for a 2.5-liter engine at 6000 RPM is 240 CFM. At only 6 PSI, you would need 10 to 15 HP just to create this type of supercharging.

All forced induction devices increase air pressure and density in the intake manifold by pumping more air than the engine would use without it. This concentrated charge of air results in a more powerful combustion stroke in the engine's cylinders, resulting in improved performance over naturally aspirated vehicles. A supercharger is connected directly to the crankshaft by a belt; unlike a turbocharger, which is driven by exhaust gases.

First, lets look at how much power the turbo compressor is using. These figures came from a Cummins/Holset presentation at a TDR rally: Generally, 1/3 of the heat energy obtained from burning the fuel in the cylinder is transfered to the crankshaft in a diesel engine. Another 1/3 of heat energy is dumped into the cooling system, and the last 1/3 escapes through the engine exhaust.

Indmar has not tested and cannot approve the use of aftermarket products like these. Improper installation and/or application of these type products can cause severe engine damage, which could void the warranty.

A roots-type supercharger is a positive displacement supercharger that forces air into an engine with two rotating, intermeshing rotors. A centrifugal supercharger has an impeller that pulls air through the center and directs the air into a scroll using centrifugal force. The scroll resembles a large blow-dryer with a circular shape and a discharge tube. The air is directed in the scroll, pressurized and forced out of the discharge tube and into the engine.

There will be a turbocharged version available from B2 Engines. Remember, much more has to be considered than just bolting on a turbo--lowering the compression ratio, turbo cooling, manifold interface, induction, etc.

First off, lets start with the purpose of Traffic Supercharger. Traffic Superchargers main purpose is to generate a large amount of traffic to your or an affiliates website. That is it. And this factor is the primary hurdle in having a website that is profitable on the internet.

Yes. It has been successfully installed with various blowers and turbochargers with excellent results.

It is a Roots-type supercharger kit for the Acura RSX Type-S. The kit contains the compressor, manifold, pulleys, tensioners, assorted hardware and a k-100 upgrade to your ECU. Click here to see what the CTSC looks like.

No, at idle I can not hear it and there is only a slight whisper under the hood at high rpm. I hear a different, more robust sound from the exhaust while accelerating though. Sounds Great!

Installing a supercharger is not brain surgery. If you are relatively mechanically inclined, can follow directions, and have the necessary tooling then installation can usually be completed within a 6-8 hour timeframe. Each manufacturer goes to great lengths to ensure that each kit is complete with everything you will need, some even down to the wire ties, and that the directions are clear, visual, and concise.

While the supercharger is always spinning and moving air, it is not always producing boost in the engine. Boost is a function of engine load and RPM. The majority of the time your supercharger will not be producing boost. The supercharger produces boost under high load conditions which may include heavy acceleration, going uphill, passing another vehicle or under towing conditions.

Several modifications can be made to your engine to substantially increase horsepower, in fact there are too many to list. In basic terms, you will need to strengthen the engine internal components, increase air flow and increase fuel. It is recommended that you consult with others who have implemented successful engine combinations.

On a modular motored car with a supercharger on pump gas, 18 degrees of total timing advance, or 28 degrees total ignition timing is the limit. Timing kills motors faster than going too lean, lean burns holes and timing detonates. So keep your timing below 18 and keep the A/F ratio in check.

There is no set amount. Some guys last 100,000 miles others only a few hundred. A well taken care of car, with the proper tuning should last a while.