Supercharger question...

KillerBee370 · 05-23-2011, 09:59 PM

I'm leaning toward a SC over a turbo. I think it's time to charge up the bee!! (well almost... about another 4 months)

Anyway, my understanding is that a roots or twin screw is a more efficient power source than a centrifugal SC on low idle. Does anyone manufacture either of those types? Does it really make that much difference?

I am really liking the stage II GTM and will most likely go that route with a pulley swap if I cannot find a roots type (if it even makes sense over a centrifugal).

Any education here would be appreciated.

Nixlimited · 05-23-2011, 11:43 PM

As far as I know, the only SC options for the 370Z right now are centrifugal SCs.

1slow370 · 05-24-2011, 04:12 AM

the only superchargers are centrifugals for our cars because the ecu and throttle controls need to be fully unlocked(standalone) to run a roots, or a twinscrew type.

KillerBee370 · 05-24-2011, 02:26 PM

Got it. Thanks for the 411

Dzel · 05-24-2011, 02:36 PM

I'm putting the same one in my car next year. Post pics of your install and dyne numbers!!!

05-23-2011, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Supercharger question... I'm leaning toward a SC over a turbo. I think it's time to charge up the bee!! (well almost... about another 4 months) Anyway, my understanding is that a roots or twin screw is a more efficient power source than a centrifugal SC on low idle. Does anyone manufacture either of those types? Does it really make that much difference? I am really liking the stage II GTM and will most likely go that route with a pulley swap if I cannot find a roots type (if it even makes sense over a centrifugal). Any education here would be appreciated.

05-24-2011, 04:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	the only superchargers are centrifugals for our cars because the ecu and throttle controls need to be fully unlocked(standalone) to run a roots, or a twinscrew type. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

05-24-2011, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	I'm putting the same one in my car next year. Post pics of your install and dyne numbers!!! __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

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05-23-2011, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 25	As far as I know, the only SC options for the 370Z right now are centrifugal SCs.

05-24-2011, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Got it. Thanks for the 411