Clutched Superchargers vs Whipple (This completes the tenth post on whipples)

[TBirdDriver]

Superchargers with clutches:

http://www.oguraclutch.co.jp/english/e_products/sc/sc_gaiyou.htm

And here's Mr. Whipple :D

[Deep6]

Those make sense.

However, are the supercharger's themselves whipples or Roots?

They appeared to be Roots style to me.

Ogura... sounds like Ogre.
I've got a "clutchable Ogre" under the hood biznitch!

[hytorksc]

i thought i saw that those units can push out 1.8 to 2.0 atmospheres on the biggest model. Isn't that like close to 24 psi, and for a roots blower? I'm assuming that they are measuring this for use on german car engines in the 300 cu in range (i guess)?? If this is true they seem to be more efficient than an m90, and almost as efficient as a whipple.

[TBirdDriver]

I wonder what that optional dual charging system with Turbo, is all about? :)

[89SCK@t]

Optional Dual Charging System with Turbocharger
The improved efficiency at low r.p.m. and easier clutch control made it possible for us to add a dual charging system that combined a turbocharger to our supercharger product lines. When the turbocharger is on, the supercharger helps the turbocharger overcome its weaknesses by improving the low speed performance while keeping the turbocharger's strength at high speed intact.

Thats what I have been trying to say about turbocharging our cars.

That seems just like the supercharger that my buddy had on his MR2. It was pretty sweet. It was setup so well, that he could take 1000cc motorcycles with him and I in the car and win...

Stephen