Supercharger or Turbo Charger??? Well, what's the difference? To start with, turbo
chargers are under the hood & usually unseen. If you've ever seen pictures of
late 60's or early 70's muscle cars with a big chrome thing sticking out of the
hood, that's a supercharger. Although some newer cars do have factory installed
superchargers completely under the hood, most still sit atop your engine. Either one of these great little toys will cause a
decrease in the expected life of your engine. By forcing more air into the
engine, it creates a leaner mixture. This means more air and less fuel. The gas
in your fuel tank actually acts as a lubricant inside your engine. With a leaner
mixture, you have more friction, so you might want to stop & reconsider before
getting the very maximum amount of horsepower available from your engine. And
remember, anytime you work your engine harder, you are creating higher pressures
inside the engine. So have a lot of fun & hang-on, but don't be surprised if
your due for a rebuild when you hit 100,00 miles. |