There's no question that it takes energy (HP) to turn any device on an
engine (including a Turbo, Supercharger, or even a Fan). And, Yes...I do
understand how a Turbo works. You are correct that there is a "smaller
amount of turning mass" in a turbo than in a Supercharger (never argued that
point anyway) but the current designs of Superchargers don't require that
much to drive them as they did say...10 years ago.
Where did I get my information from? J.R. Granatelli back in the late 80's
to early 90's when I was working with Paxton (and Vortech) Superchagers at a
local San Jose (CA) automotive shop. (Automotive Performance Specialists -
10th Street, SJ, CA). We had a direct contact with J.R., Paxton, and
Vortech on specialized GM, FORD, and some Chrysler applications. Why?
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Zapster" <townsend@ainet.com>
Subject: Re: DML:ATI Supercharger Kit
> You really don't seem to get the point. I am comparing a belt driven
> supercharger to a fan in the sense of PARASITIC losses. If it didn't take
> any power to drive an outside device (such as an SC or fan) then ppl
> wouldn't be removing belt driven fans and replacing them with electric
> fans. There is a much smaller amount of turning mass in a turbo than in a
> supercharger. Do you even understand how a turbocharger truly works? I
> would like YOU to show me where your data comes from on parasitic losses.
>
> townsend@ainet.com
>
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