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Performance Superchargers: Do I Need One?

by procloud / Thursday, 30 August 2018 / Published in blog
Walkinshaw Supercharger W457 package

When we’re talking about performance enhancers to get more from your vehicle, you may well have heard of performance superchargers in the suite of add-ons you can install on your car.

If you’re looking to bump up the performance of your car, then a supercharger could well be a good option to consider.

What is a performance supercharger?

A performance supercharger is basically a device that is used to increase the pressure or density of air supplied to the internal combustion engine of your vehicle. Superchargers are designed to optimise and enhance the performance of a vehicle by delivering more power and torque to your engine.

Using a supercharger for your engine is one of the key ways to boost the performance of your vehicle.

There are lots of performance houses that deliver different kits of superchargers to suit a variety of cars, all with the aim of generating more energy and power, and increasing the horsepower of your engine. In simple terms, the end result of using a supercharger is a more powerful engine.

Another form of charger, which car users do consider at times is the turbocharger. It’s another package designed to optimise the performance of your vehicle, but generally speaking the supercharger is the superior choice for high performance.

You might be wondering what the differences are between a supercharger and turbocharger and what advantages a supercharger offers over a turbocharger. So we’ll shed a little more light onto each of these differences.

Performance Supercharger vs. Turbocharger

The very first advantage you’ll enjoy using a supercharger is less lag time. This the difference in time between the driver depressing the acceleration pedal and the response of the engine. The better the supercharger system the quicker it responds. This key feature is one of the things commonly lacking with a turbocharger.

Another aspect in which a supercharger offers an advantage over the turbocharger is in the installation. To install a turbocharger, you require serious modification of your exhaust system, unlike the supercharger, which is designed to be easily bolted to the top or side of your engine. With this modification setup, you should be able to sense the difference in cost and maintenance.

At Power Torque we offer a range of superchargers, including the most popular products from Harrop and Walkinshaw.  Our superchargers are designed to be compatible with many types of car engines.

Want to get your hands on a performance supercharger? Speak to our friendly team at Power Torque today.

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For that reason, Walkinshaw Performance builds adds-ons and performance parts for Holden Commodore, Vauxhall, HSV, Holden, Pontiacs and Hummers performance parts.

The Walkinshaw Performance includes numerous amazing packages that are beautifully built including the W375 package, W557 package, W310 package, W507 package and  W407 package and many more. The latest package in the series to be released is the drop dead sweet looking W557 package. Exhaust systems, air intakes, super changers and exhaust systems are some of the products manufactured by Walkinshaw Performance.

These products have given Walkinshaw Performance Company a reputable name in the automotive industry worldwide. Walkinshaw Performance products have constantly been celebrated for their genuine and positive contribution to improve vehicle dynamics and overall performance.

The Walkinshaw Performance team have a disciplined approach for bringing to life cars with performance upgrades, rigorous evaluations and preparations. Walkinshaw Performance technicians and engineers are experienced and certified to ensure they only deliver quality products.

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Walkinshaw Performance was founded by British motor racing driver Tom Walkinshaw in 1976. He was also the founder of a racing team called Tom Walkinshaw Racing. Walkinshaw was involved in professional rugby union being the owner of club Gloucester Rugby and holding other executive roles in the sport.

In 1987, Tom Walkinshaw ventured into a partnership with Holden and together they formed Holden Special Vehicles. Few years after the inception, they took over the maintenance and construction of motor racing cars for the Holden’s racing team. This resulted in Walkinshaw Performance becoming a key participant in the Australian motor racing landscape.

In 2005 and 2006 Walkinshaw cemented its role in the motor racing industry, investing in a high performance sports cars maker to add to his company, purchasing Elfin sports cars. Just recently in 2016, Walkinshaw Performance in collaboration with Neville Crichton began selling Ram Pickups.

However, in 2008, Holden Special Vehicles and Walkinshaw Performance partnership came to an end when their motor racing contract went to the Kelly’s family, who went ahead to set up the Kelly racing after purchasing Perkins Engineering.

2009 saw the debut of the Walkinshaw Racing which is a two car operation known individually as Team Autobarn and Bundaberg Red Racing.

Performance Wheels

For that reason, Walkinshaw Performance builds adds-ons and performance parts for Holden Commodore, Vauxhall, HSV, Holden, Pontiacs and Hummers performance parts.

The Walkinshaw Performance includes numerous amazing packages that are beautifully built including the W375 package, W557 package, W310 package, W507 package and  W407 package and many more. The latest package in the series to be released is the drop dead sweet looking W557 package. Exhaust systems, air intakes, super changers and exhaust systems are some of the products manufactured by Walkinshaw Performance.

These products have given Walkinshaw Performance Company a reputable name in the automotive industry worldwide. Walkinshaw Performance products have constantly been celebrated for their genuine and positive contribution to improve vehicle dynamics and overall performance.

The Walkinshaw Performance team have a disciplined approach for bringing to life cars with performance upgrades, rigorous evaluations and preparations. Walkinshaw Performance technicians and engineers are experienced and certified to ensure they only deliver quality products.

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