Question about Maggie, Supercharger and Turbo - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jose · 10-14-2010, 11:15 AM

Hi, I am planning on installing a Supercharger to my car by December, please excuse my newbie question, but what is the difference between a Maggie, Supercharger and Turbo?

I wuld like to understand this better, before procedding with my final choice.

Thanks!!!!!

kook · 10-14-2010, 12:10 PM

Superchargers generate their power from engine rpms as they are spun by a direct pully that is configured into the stock pully system. A turbo is spun and makes it's power from the exhaust. Most roots style superchargers make their power at lower rpms and fizzle a bit a higher rpms. A turbo makes its power a little higher in the rpm range as does a centrifugal supercharger such as prochargers, Vortech. All have pros and cons. I have an E-Force and it has a ton of power and torque. I like it and it seems awesome for street applications. Your decision also needs to be based on what your future mods or plans might be.

Jose · 10-14-2010, 12:14 PM

Thanks a lot for the info, I already have the CAI air intake, LG Motorsports full exhaust and tunning. I am not a every weekend track guy, my car is a weekend user. Just looking for the most reliable system without having to open the engine.

Thanks!!!!

evan · 10-14-2010, 04:11 PM

hey bud if i were you id read the sticky about basic s/c information.... its insanely helpful on understanding...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38022

I'm new to the forced induction game too, im going the S/C route, and cant wait until JRE puts it on(the wait is literally taking a small piece of my life every day, lol) tons of people force feed their camaro's l99's and ls3's as daily drivers and have no complaints, so it's a totally acceptable idea :] gl

10-14-2010, 11:15 AM	#1
Jose Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS White S/C Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 659 View My Garage	Question about Maggie, Supercharger and Turbo Hi, I am planning on installing a Supercharger to my car by December, please excuse my newbie question, but what is the difference between a Maggie, Supercharger and Turbo? I wuld like to understand this better, before procedding with my final choice. Thanks!!!!! __________________ "It does not matter if you win or loose, what matters is if I win" Carl Fogarty

10-14-2010, 12:14 PM	#3
Jose Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS White S/C Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 659 View My Garage	Thanks a lot for the info, I already have the CAI air intake, LG Motorsports full exhaust and tunning. I am not a every weekend track guy, my car is a weekend user. Just looking for the most reliable system without having to open the engine. Thanks!!!! __________________ "It does not matter if you win or loose, what matters is if I win" Carl Fogarty

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10-14-2010, 12:10 PM	#2
kook Drives: 2010 2SS Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 543 View My Garage	Superchargers generate their power from engine rpms as they are spun by a direct pully that is configured into the stock pully system. A turbo is spun and makes it's power from the exhaust. Most roots style superchargers make their power at lower rpms and fizzle a bit a higher rpms. A turbo makes its power a little higher in the rpm range as does a centrifugal supercharger such as prochargers, Vortech. All have pros and cons. I have an E-Force and it has a ton of power and torque. I like it and it seems awesome for street applications. Your decision also needs to be based on what your future mods or plans might be.

10-14-2010, 04:11 PM	#4
evan ready... Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 781 View My Garage	hey bud if i were you id read the sticky about basic s/c information.... its insanely helpful on understanding... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38022 I'm new to the forced induction game too, im going the S/C route, and cant wait until JRE puts it on(the wait is literally taking a small piece of my life every day, lol) tons of people force feed their camaro's l99's and ls3's as daily drivers and have no complaints, so it's a totally acceptable idea :] gl