Supercharger vs. Blower

Titan · 09-01-2002, 11:08 PM

I was just wondering the difference b/w the two (if there is one) and which is better.

DAN-MAN · 09-01-2002, 11:38 PM

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I was just wondering the difference b/w the two (if there is one) and which is better.

Superchargers and blowers are the same thing. Blower is just another name for a supercharger.

Dan.

SMOKE · 09-02-2002, 12:31 AM

OT-Ramblin' Wreck G Tech - FROSH????

Cool good to see the ACC in the house.

NCSU alumni so I got few years on ya.

Ok about the terminolgy.
Some would say a blower means ROOTs type and Supercharger speaks to the centri type. Tomato vs. tomatoe.
Whatever???
The question should be the differences in Superchargers and Turochargers. Then the differing types of Superchargers.

tireburner163 · 09-02-2002, 09:11 AM

Blower is just slang for supercharger

Titan · 09-02-2002, 12:46 PM

Ok, then what's the difference b/w a supercharger and a turbocharger?

98gt5sp · 09-02-2002, 03:17 PM

They are both similar in that they are both forced induction systems, but the simplest way to explain the difference is that a supercharger gets its power from the engine (through the use of a pulley) while the turbocharger gets its power from the exhaust system. A turbocharger is suppose to be more efficient, but with all of the turbocharged cars I've driven in, the power doesn't really kick in until high rpms whereas a supercharger provides a more all-around power increase.

98SteedaGT · 09-03-2002, 08:34 AM

Well, down here.. We actually use the terms a little differently.

We say blower to mean Roots Types
We say superchrger to mean Centrifugal Types
and the other is normal. Turbo means Turbo

If I were you, I would read up on the two type of forced systems and their sub types. Belt driven are cheaper but are parasitic to the engine. Gas driven are more expensive, but cause less of a parasitic load.. It's all about what you want and how much you want to spend.

Titan · 09-03-2002, 08:47 AM

Which would you recommend. The '03 cobra's went vortec blowers, should I follow in the footsteps of SVT?

98SteedaGT · 09-03-2002, 08:51 AM

Umm.. I don't think the 03's have Vortech's... They use Roots Type Blowers, and from the reviews and the one I saw in the show room I believe it's an Eaton

tireburner163 · 09-03-2002, 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by Titan
Which would you recommend. The '03 cobra's went vortec blowers, should I follow in the footsteps of SVT?

03 Cobra's used at Eaton and it's not the best blower for the job.

91LX2Bfast · 09-03-2002, 09:43 PM

I think the Eaton is the exact blower for the job. They have proven to last well over 100K miles, and it gives the Cobra the big torque and nice HP it needs to run mid 12's on street tires. The Eatons job is to be affordable, reliable, and emissions compliant. Exactly what it is.
Car manufacturers don't care about peak HP numbers that a "better" blower would give. They care about selling cars and making them last 36K w/o having to replace the motor or blower assembly.

Hammer · 09-03-2002, 10:47 PM

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If I were you, I would read up on the two type of forced systems and their sub types.

A little exploration in our tech FAQ would yield links to the questions: "What is a supercharger?" and "What is a turbo?"

09-01-2002, 11:08 PM	#1
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Supercharger vs. Blower I was just wondering the difference b/w the two (if there is one) and which is better. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-02-2002, 09:11 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Blower is just slang for supercharger __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

09-02-2002, 12:46 PM	#5
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Ok, then what's the difference b/w a supercharger and a turbocharger? __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-02-2002, 03:17 PM	#6
98gt5sp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 40	They are both similar in that they are both forced induction systems, but the simplest way to explain the difference is that a supercharger gets its power from the engine (through the use of a pulley) while the turbocharger gets its power from the exhaust system. A turbocharger is suppose to be more efficient, but with all of the turbocharged cars I've driven in, the power doesn't really kick in until high rpms whereas a supercharger provides a more all-around power increase. __________________ 1998 Silver Mustang GT 5sp My Mods My Web Page Rice Hater's Club - Member # 78

09-03-2002, 08:34 AM	#7
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Well, down here.. We actually use the terms a little differently. We say blower to mean Roots Types We say superchrger to mean Centrifugal Types and the other is normal. Turbo means Turbo If I were you, I would read up on the two type of forced systems and their sub types. Belt driven are cheaper but are parasitic to the engine. Gas driven are more expensive, but cause less of a parasitic load.. It's all about what you want and how much you want to spend. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

09-02-2002, 12:31 AM	#3
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	OT-Ramblin' Wreck G Tech - FROSH???? Cool good to see the ACC in the house. NCSU alumni so I got few years on ya. Ok about the terminolgy. Some would say a blower means ROOTs type and Supercharger speaks to the centri type. Tomato vs. tomatoe. Whatever??? The question should be the differences in Superchargers and Turochargers. Then the differing types of Superchargers.

09-03-2002, 08:47 AM	#8
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Which would you recommend. The '03 cobra's went vortec blowers, should I follow in the footsteps of SVT? __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-03-2002, 08:51 AM	#9
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Umm.. I don't think the 03's have Vortech's... They use Roots Type Blowers, and from the reviews and the one I saw in the show room I believe it's an Eaton __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

09-03-2002, 09:43 PM	#11
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	I think the Eaton is the exact blower for the job. They have proven to last well over 100K miles, and it gives the Cobra the big torque and nice HP it needs to run mid 12's on street tires. The Eatons job is to be affordable, reliable, and emissions compliant. Exactly what it is. Car manufacturers don't care about peak HP numbers that a "better" blower would give. They care about selling cars and making them last 36K w/o having to replace the motor or blower assembly. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

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