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Superchargers and turbochargers are an incredibly popular way to make gobs of power and maximize the efficiency of your vehicle—and Summit Racing Equipment has the best...
Superchargers and turbochargers are an incredibly popular way to make gobs of power and maximize the efficiency of your vehicle—and Summit Racing Equipment has the best selection around! Let’s break down the main differences of each, so you can figure out what route to take on your own ride!
Superchargers are driven directly by your engine. They are attached to your crankshaft by a belt, so as engine speed increases, so does your supercharger speed. You can increase or decrease the speed of the supercharger by changing the size of the pulleys, allowing you to fine-tune your boost to the desired level. Because...
Superchargers and turbochargers are an incredibly popular way to make gobs of power and maximize the efficiency of your vehicle—and Summit Racing Equipment has the best selection around! Let’s break down the main differences of each, so you can figure out what route to take on your own ride!
Superchargers are driven directly by your engine. They are attached to your crankshaft by a belt, so as engine speed increases, so does your supercharger speed. You can increase or decrease the speed of the supercharger by changing the size of the pulleys, allowing you to fine-tune your boost to the desired level. Because of their relationship to engine speed, superchargers commonly provide a power curve that increases with engine rpm, delivering boost with rapid response.
There are two main styles of superchargers: Roots and centrifugal. Roots-style superchargers use a pair of rotors within a housing to force air at higher than atmospheric pressure into your engines. The rotors can have a varying number of lobes and may be twisted, affecting how the air flows through the supercharger. Centrifugal style superchargers utilize a gearbox to spin a shaft, which is connected to compressor wheel, drawing in ambient air and compressing it on its way to the engine.
Turbochargers utilize the exhaust gases produced by your engine to spin a turbine wheel located inside the turbocharger housing, which is connected to a compressor wheel by a shaft. As the two wheels turn, ambient air is sucked into the turbocharger’s compressor inlet and pushed into the engine. That air charge is often passed through an intercooler to increase its density.
Choosing the right turbocharger kit for your vehicle can be daunting, with factors like tubing size, A/R ratio, and multiple other factors to consider. However, Summit Racing makes it easy by offering turbocharger kits custom-designed for a wide range of vehicles, so you can get all the benefits without major engineering work.
For even more helpful information about the difference between superchargers and turbochargers, check out this helpful article at OnAllCylinders.com.
Summit Racing has everything you need to take your engine’s performance to the next level with a complete supercharger or turbocharger kit. If you’re looking for a complete, pre-designed, bolt-on solution, we’ve got you covered. But if you want to take the plunge into every aspect of blow off valves, wastegates, piping, intercoolers, boost controllers, and more, we can help you there, too. Summit Racing only carries quality parts from trusted brands like Precision, Garrett, Turbosmart, Turbonetics, Edelbrock, Magnuson, ProCharger, and more, so you can complete your supercharger or turbocharger build with confidence.
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Vortech supercharger systems for GM LS-Swaps operate at an even higher level of sophistication than any original equipment system. They're currently one of the most popular engine swap power plants in the world. In every application, the LS systems have established themselves to be fantastic platforms to swap into just about anything. They operate at an even higher level of sophistication, with a boost curve generated by Vortech's superchargers that are ideally matched with today's highly evolved engines and give you power when you need it. The supercharger and the technologically advanced subsystems fully integrate into the vehicle's existing platform, yielding a smooth continuity of power and performance.
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Edelbrock E-Force universal supercharger systems are designed for engine swaps into street rods and muscle cars. They feature 12 in. long runners for maximum low-end torque and great drivability. They're capable of an incredible 600+ flywheel horsepower and 550+ lbs.-ft. of torque. If you're looking for a supercharger system for your hot rod to provide instantly reliable horsepower with low boost for minimum stress on your engine, look no further than an Edelbrock E-Force universal supercharger system—exactly what you need for your engine swap project. Order the model recommended for your year/make and engine application. Edelbrock E-Force universal supercharger systems include the following components: * Supercharger manifold assembly * Cast aluminum tensioner/idler bracket * Cast aluminum engine valley tray * Heavy-duty automatic belt tensioner * Dual, high-capacity, bar and plate, intercoolers * High-flow 95mm mass airflow sensor housing * Extruded aluminum fuel rails with -6 AN lines * Custom-molded intercooler hoses with quick-connect fittings * Electric intercooler water pump * Intercooler recovery tank * Fuel injectors * Steel idler pulleys with heavy-duty, high-speed bearings * High-flow conical air filter * Edelbrock aluminum engine covers * Plug and play, electrical harness, installation hardware * 3.5 in. supercharger pulley
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Now you don't have to run a cumbersome roots-style supercharger on your vintage muscle. Vortech's carbureted centrifugal supercharger kits are designed to bring the performance and compact fit associated with late model fuel injected kits to vehicles equipped with carbureted engines. In most cases, these kits will fit under your stock hood without modifications. The heart of each kit is either a gear-driven V-1 S-Trim head unit or a gear-driven V-7 YSi-Trim head unit, unless otherwise noted. The cast aluminum carburetor enclosure assembly pressurizes the float bowls and throttle shafts for seamless response, and is designed for use with Holley 4150 or Demon 750 MD carburetors. The enclosure features front and rear -8 AN fuel inlet ports as well as provisions for pressure and vacuum connections. Linkage arms, a splined shaft, left/right hand spherical rod ends, and carburetor studs are included for simple throttle connection and adjustment. The included oil feed and oil drain assemblies deliver the best possible lubrication and cooling for the supercharger. They also feature a 6061-T6 billet aluminum supercharger crank pulley, pulley spacer, and an automatic belt tensioner.
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Born from the speed team that built the first Comp car to break the 6-second quarter-mile, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering supercharger hubs give you the power to customize your machine even further. They allow you to change your spool up and boost properties by changing the size of pulley you have running your shaft. Different pulleys give you different boost, allowing you to let loose or reign in your beast of an engine with a simple pulley swap.
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