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MNBoxster · 02-19-2006, 07:40 PM

Hi,

Generally these are very limited. If driven off the Alternator, there's a limit to the amount the Alternator can produce and there is a Parasitic loss as it uses Crank HP (The Jaguar XK8 Supercharger draws away 70 Crank HP at Peak Boost). For an independently powered one, of course the drawback is the extra weight of the Batteries, seriously negating the benefits.

But add to this the inherent Mechanical inefficiencies and the low amount of boost they're capable of ,and it's not a really worthwhile Mod...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

02-19-2006, 07:40 PM	#3
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, Generally these are very limited. If driven off the Alternator, there's a limit to the amount the Alternator can produce and there is a Parasitic loss as it uses Crank HP (The Jaguar XK8 Supercharger draws away 70 Crank HP at Peak Boost). For an independently powered one, of course the drawback is the extra weight of the Batteries, seriously negating the benefits. But add to this the inherent Mechanical inefficiencies and the low amount of boost they're capable of ,and it's not a really worthwhile Mod... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99