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Supercharger Turbocharger

Horsepower Gain & Loss By Supercharger: Faster Than Turbo?

The supercharger has increasingly become a popular and reliable way to boost your engine while giving it that extra horsepower it needs. Superchargers are considered faster than turbochargers because they respond quickly to the engine and do not lag. Superchargers work using a system that increases the airflow into the…

Chai WJ.March 10, 2022

Maintenance Supercharger

Supercharger Oil Change: Why It’s Needed & How Long It Lasts

Installing a supercharger in your car significantly improves its horsepower. However, the supercharger requires oil to ensure that the gears and bearings work smoothly and without friction. Your supercharger's oil may last for 20k, 50k, or 100k miles depending on how you use your vehicle. For regular use it may…

Chai WJ.February 23, 2022

Supercharger

Why Supercharger Decrease Gas Mileage (& Daily Driving Tips)

Superchargers decrease gas mileage because they allow more fuel to be used up during combustion and they are spun directly by the engine. Superchargers are connected to the engine and get spun by the engine. Which means a supercharger technically uses up some of the power from the engine to…

Ifandi L.February 20, 2022

Supercharger

Does Supercharger Need Blow Off Valves? ( Vs. Wastegates)

Generally, a supercharger does not need blow off valves or wastegates. A supercharged engine is powered by the car's engine and uses forced induction that redirects pressure to the combustion system. It, therefore, does not need a blow off valve to reduce excess pressure. Although some supercharger like Centrifugal superchargers…

Ifandi L.February 17, 2022

Cold Air Intake Supercharger

Installing Cold Air Intake On Supercharger: Power, Sound & Cost

Installing a cold air intake on a supercharger is possible and it’s not that difficult. Just make sure you find the inlet and replace the stock air intake box with your cold air intake. When installed, a cold air intake can give slightly more power (about 10-20 horsepower depending on…

Ifandi L.January 2, 2022

Common Questions Supercharger

Supercharger 101: Horsepower, Cost, Engine Damage & Tuning

You can expect an engine to gain 20% horsepower from a supercharger - this is about 50 - 100 horsepower depending on the size of your engine. A supercharger works by compressing the airflow of an engine before entering the engine. As it adds more air, the engine will also…

Ifandi L.December 22, 2021

Horsepower Gain & Loss By Supercharger: Faster Than Turbo?

Supercharger Oil Change: Why It’s Needed & How Long It Lasts

Why Supercharger Decrease Gas Mileage (& Daily Driving Tips)

Does Supercharger Need Blow Off Valves? ( Vs. Wastegates)

Installing Cold Air Intake On Supercharger: Power, Sound & Cost

Supercharger 101: Horsepower, Cost, Engine Damage & Tuning

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