Best engine

[GT4_Rule]

Yeah, YSSMAN, you're right.

But its hard to imagine that such a brand which had great influence on American cars would be in such a pitiful state now eh...makes me wonder what went wrong Same with Oldsmobile. That was such a historic name, and GM killed it! It was a moment of disgrace when Olds was euthanized.

Off Topic: Its possible to twin- or quad-turbocharge an engine. Is it possible to twin- or quad-supercharge an engine?

 

[Jay]

Off Topic: Its possible to twin- or quad-turbocharge an engine. Is it possible to twin- or quad-supercharge an engine?

Of course.

 

[GT4_Rule]

Of course.

Hmmmm...I see.

But in that case the engine has to be humongous because supercharger is practically built into the engine right? At least I learned that it was driven by the engine, not exhaust, so I figure its built into the engine

 

[Jay]

Hmmmm...I see.

But in that case the engine has to be humongous because supercharger is practically built into the engine right? At least I learned that it was driven by the engine, not exhaust, so I figure its built into the engine

Superchargers can be added later no problems, most are driven by your belt, same as say a powersteering pump.

For example here is a supercharger bolted on aftermarket (pic from this post in Honda forum https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2163305&postcount=628)

 

[GT4_Rule]

Ohhh I see...

Then its something like turbocharger too then; you can put on aftermarket supercharger...

Superchargers seems better than turbochargers to me because there are no lags; if I get spanking rich then maybe I'll supercharge my car...

But don't know if I will ever get spanking rich

 

[Wolfe]

Yeah, YSSMAN, you're right.

But its hard to imagine that such a brand which had great influence on American cars would be in such a pitiful state now eh...makes me wonder what went wrong Same with Oldsmobile. That was such a historic name, and GM killed it! It was a moment of disgrace when Olds was euthanized.

What was disgraceful was what GM was doing with the Oldsmobile name up until they killed it...

Off Topic: Its possible to twin- or quad-turbocharge an engine. Is it possible to twin- or quad-supercharge an engine?

Yes, but from what I understand, superchargers take up a lot more space than turbochargers do. Twin-supercharging or quad-supercharging would require a lot of space under the hood.

Superchargers seems better than turbochargers to me because there are no lags; if I get spanking rich then maybe I'll supercharge my car...

Superchargers don't lag, yes, but turbochargers are capable of producing much more power for their size. That's why all the crazy, 1000+hp tuner cars are turbocharged, and not supercharged.

 

[Poverty]

Superchargers don't lag, yes, but turbochargers are capable of producing much more power for their size. That's why all the crazy, 1000+hp tuner cars are turbocharged, and not supercharged.

Unless its a AMG or Brabus model.

 

[YSSMAN]

...Most drag racing top-fuel engines start their lives as 800-900HP Mopar HEMI engines and then after the addition of a supercharger (a very, very big supercharger) they make upwards of 1500HP or more.

Just thought I would add that...

 

[ferrari_chris]

...Most drag racing top-fuel engines start their lives as 800-900HP Mopar HEMI engines and then after the addition of a supercharger (a very, very big supercharger) they make upwards of 1500HP or more.

Just thought I would add that...

Top-fuel?

5000HP+.

Also, interestingly, they only run one gear - they slip the clutch all the way to about half-track and from there on she's wide open all the way to the line... 👍