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[edit] General Info

What Do I Need To Know About Forced Induction?

Forced induction is an extremely involved and technical topic. It is far beyond the scope of this document to explain every aspect of these systems and how the affect a vehicle. However, it is necessary to have at least a fundamental understanding of the issues involved if you are going to understand how these systems relate to the NSX and to evaluate the pros and cons of various systems.

In short: Air + Fuel = Power. More air and fuel = more power. The goal of adding forced induction to a car is to add more air and fuel, and thus create more power. Both turbochargers and superchargers force air into the intake manifold under pressure. The most fundamental difference is that a turbo is powered by a turbine driven by exhaust gasses from the engine, while a supercharger is powered by a belt driven by the engine.

I strongly recommend a lot of additional reading and research if you are seriously interested in adding forced induction to your NSX. You need a basic understanding of these systems before you can ask intelligent questions or make an informed decision. Below is a recommended reading list to get you started.

General Information

Turbo and Superchargers Explained
Turbochargers and Superchargers
Blower Basics
Difference between Turbo and Super
Miata.net - Forced Induction
Forced Induction Glossary
Just A Little Boost 

Turbochargers

How Stuff Works Turbochargers
How Turbochargers Work
Turbocharger Basics
Turbocharger Basics #2
Turbochargers - Design
Turbocharger Information
What is a Turbocharger?

Superchargers

Common Types of Superchargers
Superchargers 101
Supercharger Basics
Powerdyne Supercharger FAQ
Procharger FAQ
Paxton Supercharger FAQ
Whipple Supercharger FAQ 

Books: "Automotive Supercharging and Turbocharging Manual" by John D.Humphries, 1992, ISBN 0-85429-880-0 (printed in England by J.H. Haynes & Co.) Medium technical, it clearly explains the fundamentals.

[edit] Supercharger Kits for the NSX

Gruppe_M_Supercharger

Comptech_Supercharger

Basch_Boost_Supercharger

Boostzilla_Supercharger


[edit] Turbo Kits for the NSX

Bell Twin Turbo (discontinued)

Factor X Turbo

HP Turbo

Lovefab Turbo

[edit] Enough Technical Mumbo Jumbo - Which one is best???

This is like asking which car is best. There is no one answer that is right for everybody. Every aftermarket forced induction option has it's own set of pros and cons. And in fact whether a specific issue is viewed as a pro or con may depend on your point of view! You must spend some time to educate yourself about these systems and define your priorities in order to make an informed decision about the best forced induction option for you.


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