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Is there a way to switch the supercharger from performance to mileage on 98 gran prix gtp?
The supercharger will do this automatically. When cruising the supercharger vents pressure and the vehicle operates similar as though it is normally aspirated using much less fuel. If mileage drops off you might want to verify whether or not the bypass system is working.
Difference between turbocharger and supercharger?
A turbocharger is driven by the exhaust from the engine. A supercharger is belt driven off the engine.
How do you install a supercharger on a fuel injected car?
First you have to find a supercharger designed for your specific application. You take the old intake manifold off and install the supercharger. While somehow finding a belt that connects from the supercharger to the camshaft. Then reprogram the computer that controls the engine for the additional airflow.
Why wont the supercharger kick in on your 1990 thunderbird SC?
The supercharge is ran by a belt off of the engine. Broken belt or nose snout coupling on the supercharger.
Can you put a turbo on a supercharged car?
Yes. The best way to do it is to feed the air coming off the turbo into the intake of the supercharger. Then off the supercharger into the intake. You can have one or more intecoolers. This setup is called Twincharged
What is the difference between turbocharger and supercharger?
A supercharger runs off a belt driven directly from the engine where as the turbo runs off a belt driven by a fan in the exhaust
What is the deffrence between a turbo and a supercharger?
A supercharger runs off the engines power directly. : A turbo has two fans one that takes power from the engines exhaust.
How do you take a supercharger pulley out?
This all depends on what type of supercharger it is. If you have an Eaton supercharger it is possible that it might be a pressed on pulley. If this is the case then you will need a pulley puller. If the supercharger is a Vortech, Paxton, or ProCharger they all use key ways. So all you need to do is take the bolt off and the pulley might come off. Some times the pulley will not slide off so a pulley puller will work. Or you can heat up the shaft which will cause the pulley to expand and it will then slide right off. DO NOT use a screw driver or any force to pry it off. This can cause damage to the bearings.
Can you clean the supercharger and intake on a gtp with out herting it?
You don't really want to clean it. If you use any harsh cem. it might actually strip off the teflon coating on the supercharger rotors. The supercharger rarely will need to be cleaned. I would really only suggest changing out the oil in the supercharger. Thank you, From www.SuperchargersOnline.com
Does a BOV functions on a supercharger?
Yes, a Blow Off Valve can function on a supercharger. Basically a BOV is a surge valve. It prevents the excess air from going back into the supercharger once the throttle body closes. Most superchargers will come with a by pass valve which is almost identical to a BOV. They both are used to vent the excess air out of the discharge tube so you do not get compressor surge. They are not 'basically' the same... they function differently. You should NEVER use a BLOW off Valve on any supercharger, only use a surge valve. There is a difference, look it up. One is normally closed except when there is vacuum on the manifold at which point its open. Blow off valves will slowly damage any centrifugal and should only be used on a turbo system.... Call procharger if you like. Terms are usually mis-used... simiar purpose but different approach. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// You CAN use a blow off valve on a supercharger. Its all in how your system is set up to handle a BOV and how your BOV is set up(spring pressure) to handle the supercharger. Procharger was the place that told me to switch to a Blow off valve.
How to fix a supercharger with rattling in snout of supercharger is there a diagram?
If your supercharger is an Eaton type supercharger and it is making noise that is an early indication that the supercharger might need a rebuild. A lot of times the noise is actually coming from a little coupler that is located in the inside of the supercharger. This coupler has 6 holes in it and over time these rounded holes will wear out and become an oval shape. Once it becomes oval shape the supercharger will start to make a rattle sound. If left untreated the rattle will lead to the bearings going bad and then the seals. You will then need to get a complete rebuilt done on the supercharger. The coupler is easy to replace. You basically have to take the supercharger noise off with the 6 bolts that holds it and then once the two ends pull a part the coupler will be sitting right there. Just slide the coupler off of the pins and replace it. Then slide the two ends together and bolt it back up. You will also need to refill the supercharger with oil.
What is a electric supercharger?
An electric supercharger is essentially an electric motor run off a car's alternator driving a high speed fan which attempts to force more air into a car's air intake. The idea is the same as a turbocharger or supercharger, the more air and fuel forced into the combustion chamber the more power that will be developed by the engine. The only difference between a turbocharger or supercharger and the electric supercharger is that the electric supercharger is limited by how much power the car's battery and alternator can supply whereas a turbocharger and supercharger is limited by the amount of power the engine can supply which is significantly greater in comparison.
