u usually see it on old cars like the 72 chevelle nova or something
they look like engines on top of the car-but there not engines-they let in air to the engine can breathe and make your car go faster!?!?!?
what r they
plz help
2007-02-21 14:11:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no it did not use nitro and yes it had a supercharger
2007-02-22 16:21:33 · update #1
A supercharger (also known as a blower) is an air compressor used to force more air (and hence more oxygen) into the combustion chamber(s) of an internal combustion engine than can be achieved at ambient atmospheric pressure.
The additional mass of oxygen-containing air that is forced into the engine improves on its volumetric efficiency which allows it to burn more fuel in a given cycle - which in turn makes it produce more power. A supercharger can be powered mechanically by belt, gear, or chain-drive from the engine's crankshaft. It can also be driven by a gas turbine powered by the exhaust gases from the engine. Turbine-driven superchargers are correctly referred to as turbo-superchargers - or more commonly as turbochargers
2007-02-21 14:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by David F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine hood scoop
2007-02-21 22:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hood scoops? LOL! I think what you are referring to is a super charger (blower). Read about them here:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/supercharger.htm
2007-02-21 22:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by Rick P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at first I thought you were talking about hood scoop,s...........but the more I think about your question ....the more it sound,s like a super charger......better known as a blower.......but these were not seen on stock vehicle,s.
2007-02-21 22:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by slipstream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
referred to as blower intakes
2007-02-21 22:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by nra_man58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about a blower? or just the high rise intake
2007-02-21 22:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by gregs111 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air rams
2007-02-21 22:15:46 · answer #7 · answered by oldrbel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋