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02-13-2005, 08:56 PM
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Whats a Blower?
Hey...What is a blower?.....Sorry It sounds like a pretty dumb Question
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02-13-2005, 09:27 PM
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A supercharger
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02-13-2005, 09:51 PM
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A blower is a device that runs mechanically off of the engine via belt that crams pressurized (usually only 6-8 psi) air/fuel mixture into the intake and cylinders so that you can get a more powerful combustion event. More fuel + more air = more power. Generally blowers/superchargers are good for 40% or 50% more power than the same engine without the blower/supercharger. Don't get these confused with turbos which are a different way to pressurize the air/fuel into the engine. Turbos are run off of exhaust gas and a totally different beast.
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