supercharger
Forced induction device
A supercharger is a device that forces extra air into an internal combustion engine, increasing its power output.
Unlike a turbocharger, which is driven by exhaust gases, a supercharger is mechanically driven by the engine itself, typically via a belt connected to the crankshaft.
This provides immediate power boost without the lag associated with turbochargers.
The muscle car's supercharger gave it an aggressive whine and impressive acceleration.
Mechanically pressurized engine air supply
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- manifoldMany and various
- intercoolerHeat exchanger for compressed air
- pressureForce upon contact
airflow · psi · boost · plenum · throttle body · air filter · ducting · density
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- throttle responseEngine's reaction to pedal
- power bandElastic fitness loop
top-end · mid-range · whine · bolt-on · upgrade · tuning · dyno · gains
Wind-producing device
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- centrifugalDirected away from axis
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- belt-drivenPowered via looped strap
pulley · impeller · bypass valve · scroll · housing · overdrive · underdrive · snout
Pressurized engine delivery system
- octanePetroleum hydrocarbon measure
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- fuel pumpDevice transferring petroleum to motor
- injectorsDevices forcing fluid in
enrichment · knock · detonation · timing · tune
forced induction
Mechanically pressurized engine air supply
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- manifoldMany and various
- intercoolerHeat exchanger for compressed air
pressure · airflow · psi · boost · plenum · throttle body · air filter · ducting · density
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- throttle responseEngine's reaction to pedal
power band · top-end · mid-range · whine · bolt-on · upgrade · tuning · dyno · gains · daily driver
blower
Wind-producing device
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- centrifugalDirected away from axis
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
belt-driven · pulley · impeller · bypass valve · scroll · housing · overdrive · underdrive · snout · rotors
Whipple
fuel injection
Pressurized engine delivery system
- octanePetroleum hydrocarbon measure
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- fuel pumpDevice transferring petroleum to motor
injectors · enrichment · knock · detonation · timing · tune
- acceleratorsparticle accelerator, linear accelerator, cyclotron, synchrotron, collider
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- car culturecar meets, hot rod, muscle car, classic car, classic cars
- car featuresair conditioning, heating, seat warmers, cooled seats, lumbar support
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- fuel stationsgas station, petrol station, filling station, service station, fuel pump
- supercharged engineMotor with forced air intake
- Tesla SuperchargerProprietary fast-charging station network
supercharge, supercharged, supercharges, supercharging, superchargers