Supercharger?

1. sqwidge Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Grimsby Posts: 132 Citroen Saxo VTS

   #1 11th February 2010, 22:26

   This is for the 'seasoned' among us, I know what a supercharger is and how it works but I want to know if I were to go this route would I need any major upgrades? like for a turbo you ideally need forged pistons, what would i need for a supercharger or cold I just bolt one on and away we go?
2. sqwidge Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Grimsby Posts: 132 Citroen Saxo VTS

   #2 11th February 2010, 22:26

   could*
3. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #3 11th February 2010, 22:28

   Same as turbo really.
   
   Just make sure you wire the supercharger into 12v
4. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #4 11th February 2010, 22:28

   basically internally same upgrades as a turbo setup are needed man
5. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #5 11th February 2010, 22:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz Same as turbo really. Just make sure you wire the supercharger into 12v

   i lol'd
6. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #6 11th February 2010, 23:38

   As said its similar to a turbo. There are a few sorts of superchargers and some give a nice gradual increased in boost. This tends to makes everything last a lot longer. So it will generally let you run more boost for a given parts spec. GMC sell such a kit that many people like for this very reason.