Which Supercharger?

[bobcowan]

Originally Posted by mikeinatlanta

IMO: Any technical discussion on which system is better is kind of silly when considering the car it will be going on. Your not picking a work truck or wife. Which one makes you giggle more? There is your answer.

I think that's true. Centrifugal vs. roots has some important differences; especially with fit. But you're going to get very similar performance out of each one of that particular type. Performance wise, it generally boils down to tuning.

[mikeinatlanta]

Remember the BMW V12 turbo FFR cobra? The owner knew from the start that it wasn't the best performance option, but was it a cool car or what?

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by mikeinatlanta

Remember the BMW V12 turbo FFR cobra? The owner knew from the start that it wasn't the best performance option, but was it a cool car or what?

Here's a Roots-equipped Mercedes-Benz V12 Cobra: Shelby Would Have Approved: The V12 Cobra - Speedhunters

[cycleguy55]

There's something to be said about the Shelby Super Snake setup, though tracking down the dual quad sidewinder intake manifold could be a challenge:

[cycleguy55]

Now, THAT'S A BLOWER!

VERY large twin screw supercharger - my guess would be that it's for a marine diesel.