RedShift Supercharger FAQ
(as
of October 19, 2007)
This FAQ will be an ongoing
effort to help potential customers understand RedShift Supercharger products.
1. What type of supercharger does RedShift use?
Answer: We are going to offer several options. We will be offering Eaton
Roots blowers as well as Lysholm and possibly Autorotor twin-screw
superchargers.
2. Which is better, the Roots or Twin-screw supercharger???
Answer:
Roots and twin-screw superchargers are very similar in look at operation,
but the twin-screw charger is more efficient at making boost above 8 psi
(meaning it creates less heat for the same psi boost). Both roots and
twin-screw chargers are positive displacement pumps
(meaning they displace the same amount of air per revolution), but only the
twin-screw compresses air as it moves through the charger. The
roots charger only moves the air from inlet to outlet (without compressing
it internally); so the air is compressed only in the intake manifold
downstream of the roots charger.
3. Will a supercharger system shorten the life of my engine?
Answer: Not necessarily. The life of the engine is mostly determined by how
you drive the car and how you maintain it (oil changes, etc). If you abuse
any car, you will decrease it's life. We are very careful to ensure that
our systems are developed with the same care that the manufacture used in
developing the stock spec car. We control exhaust gas temps, keep safe
air-fuel ratios, maintain proper ignition timing, and ensure safe knock
sensor control of the engine. That said, the higher combustion pressures
created to make more power will increase stress on any engine, no matter
what means is used to make more power. Supercharger and turbo systems are
no different.
4. Do you offer alternate pulleys to make more power?
Answer:
Yes, as an option to your original
purchase, we will make different pulley sizes available at no additional
charge.
5. Does RedShift have a warrantee on it's products?
Answer: Absolutely! We warrantee all RedShift products to be free from
manufacturer's defects for 2 years from date of purchase. This warrantee is
not transferable to a second purchaser. RedShift Motorsports does not, in
any way, warrantee or guarantee the function or mechanical health of the
vehicle on which any forced induction product is installed.
6. Why should I chose a RedShift Supercharger over another brand?
Answer: Because chicks dig the power generated by RedShift
Superchargers of course! Actually, the real reason is that our systems
are engineered to outperform the competition in every way possible. RedShift is dedicated to providing the most effective and
efficient power solution for your dollar; so you can be sure that
engineering, testing, customer support, and product quality is the best in
the world.
