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  1. Keith_J

    Maybe a stupid question But

    This thread was started by SteelNinja, specifically about centrifugal type superchargers. Yes, a positive displacement supercharger would be appropriate for certain applications like marine or possibly racing. I have illustrated why they are deleterious to economy and typical road use. I...
  2. Keith_J

    Maybe a stupid question But

    How does the Bullet system match boost to fuel rate? If the vehicle is doing road speed with 1/4 throttle yet the boost is 15 PSI, there is a far excess of air which not only consumes 15 HP to produce, it also lowers the efficiency of combustion. And increases oxides of nitrogen. The...
  3. Keith_J

    Maybe a stupid question But

    Two types of mechanical driven blowers..positive displacement like Eaton/Roots and centrifugal like Paxton/Procharger. Positive displacement have the problem of part throttle use. Without a bypass or throttle plate, they will reduce economy by placing a large load on the engine crankshaft and...
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