How to Increase Horsepower With a Supercharger

Superchargers offer added horsepower at a safer level than turbochargers or other types of power boosters. They are available for most every car and can be installed in a matter of hours for an instant increase in horsepower and engine efficiency.

Instructions

1. Write down all the information about your vehicle and engine. This should include make, model, year, engine type, engine size and information about any other modifications that have already been made to the vehicle.

2. Research supercharger manufacturers to find the one that makes superchargers for your vehicle and engine type. Some of the most well-known manufacturers include ProCharger, Squires and Stillen.

3. Decide on the type of supercharger you want. This could be positive displacement supercharger or a Rotrex supercharger. The latter is easier on your engine and allows for a more controllable build-up of power.

4. Contact local automotive service and custom shops to get prices on parts and installation in the event you are unable to install the supercharger yourself. Compare these prices with prices online offered by the manufacturers listed above or recommended by local service personnel. Make sure to include costs of shipping and warranties offered.

5. Consider the different warranties, returns and refunds available from both manufacturers and auto part stores. Ask about any guarantees offered by the shop that provides your installation.

Tips & Warnings

• If ordering online or from a shop and complete installation yourself, ensure all of the parts are there before starting the installation process. This should include warranty information for the kit and an instruction sheet.