The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

[anasmak11]

so if the supercharger weighs 100 lbs, and about 9 lbs is equal to 1 hp, you only need 11.1 hp more to offset the weight increase?

[M.Bonanni]

Originally Posted by anasmak11

so if the supercharger weighs 100 lbs, and about 9 lbs is equal to 1 hp, you only need 11.1 hp more to offset the weight increase?

For accelleration, yes. There's no doubt your car will accelerate faster with an SC. Cornering and braking will always be affected negatively by weight though.