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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Default Supercharger types.

What kinds of superchargers are there? Thanks.
I know only of the centrifigual type and Rootes type.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:59 PM
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Default Re: Supercharger types. (garagedweller2)

Well that's about it. Some say that the Wipple blowers are another type, but that’s up for debate. Also move to Iowa first restricted drivers license can be obtained at 14.
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Thanks! :D
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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Default Re: Supercharger types. (garagedweller2)

Like 79er said whipple is another type of supercharger. You might wanna check out their web site to see full comparision between roots type SC, Turbo and Whipples twin screw set up...
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