Re: Nitrous VS Superchargers.

From: Rader (rlr@bbt.com)
Date: Mon Mar 09 1998 - 10:50:53 EST


> > > on that same note,, is it really possible to set up a supercharger with a
> > > clutch?? (remember MAD MAX ??) that would be kinda cool... it would even the
> > > drivability differences mentioned below....

  FWIW, the blower on that Interceptor in the Mad Max movies was not
functional. It was a shell for looks only.

  Although that begs the question as far as what the driveability and
performance impacts would be with a disengageable supercharger. Wonder if
anybody has used an electromagnetic clutch to find out? I have a feeling that
a freewheeling Roots-type blower would be mighty disruptive to the intake
system, negating any advantages derived from the ability to disconnect it.

  Ron



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