This system increases the performance of the stock engine, from 360 horsepower and 390 ft-lbs. of torque (as measured at the flywheel) to 506 horsepower and 501 ft-lbs. of torque. The supercharger assembly is integrated into Edelbrock's unique intake manifold for a truly seamless design with minimal components.

Whether you're off-roading on rough trails for days on end, or simply want to drive your Jeep to and from work every day, the Edelbrock Supercharger is the best all-around power adder that you can install on your Jeep while still retaining factory driveability.

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Edelbrock Supercharger Systems are tailored exclusively for the GM V8 and V6 engines with a precision design that fits under the Camaro hood with no modifications to the body.

On average, adding a supercharger will give you a supercharged horsepower boost of about 46 percent with 31 percent more torque. That's some neck-snapping gains!

Because a supercharger uses the engine's own power to spin itself, it siphons power - more and more of it as engine revs climb. Supercharged engines tend to be less fuel efficient for this reason.

Centrifugal superchargers are prized for their efficiency, which translates into less heat and lower parasitic drag on the engine.

Disadvantages of Superchargers The kinetic energy of exhaust gases isn't utilized in superchargers. Since the engine has to power the vehicle as well as the supercharger, they need to be built for greater force exertion. Superchargers are 20-25% less fuel-efficient than turbochargers.

Less efficient: the biggest disadvantage of superchargers is that they suck engine power simply to produce engine power. They're run off an engine belt connected to the crankshaft, so you're essentially powering an air pump with another air pump.

Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLCEdelbrock, LLC / Parent organization On June 7, 2010, the Chicago-based private equity firm Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) acquired Edelbrock Corporation.

Disadvantages of Superchargers The kinetic energy of exhaust gases isn't utilized in superchargers. Since the engine has to power the vehicle as well as the supercharger, they need to be built for greater force exertion. Superchargers are 20-25% less fuel-efficient than turbochargers.

Unlike turbochargers, which may experience a slight delay due to turbo lag, superchargers provide an immediate boost, resulting in quick throttle response and rapid acceleration. Increased Low-End Torque: Superchargers are known for generating more low-end torque.

The design of a supercharger, which pulls its power from the engine, actually hurts efficiency by adding to the engine's load. That typically shows up in lower fuel economy averages. Beyond that, superchargers work best with large, already powerful engines. And that hurts the fuel economy even more.

The three most common types of superchargers in automotive applications are the Roots, Lysholm twin-screw, and centrifugal. A Roots style supercharger utilizes 2 lobes that mesh together with air being compressed in pockets between the lobes. In some applications, three lobes can be used to compress the air.

Types. There are two main families of superchargers defined according to the method of gas transfer: positive displacement and dynamic superchargers.

For those looking to balance performance with fuel economy and efficiency, turbocharging is the better choice. For those more interested in a straightforward solution to raw horsepower, supercharging is more likely the way to go.