How does a Magna Charger, Inc. supercharger compare with a turbocharger?
A. All forced induction devices increase air pressure and density in the intake manifold by pumping more air than the engine would use without it. This concentrated charge of air results in a more powerful combustion stroke in the engine’s cylinders, resulting in improved performance over naturally aspirated vehicles. A supercharger is connected directly to the crankshaft by a belt; unlike a turbocharger, which is driven by exhaust gases. A Magna Charger, Inc./Eaton supercharger is a hybrid roots design and a positive displacement pump. It provides improved horsepower and torque at all engine rpm’s. The positive connection yields instant response, in contrast to turbochargers, which must overcome inertia and spin up to speed as the flow of exhaust gas increases. The supercharger is a way to get around “turbo lag”. Some people have mistakenly stated that superchargers rob horsepower and turbochargers give you free power. A turbo drive system is a restriction in the exhaust, and the engi
